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: a small hard-fleshed watermelon used especially in pickles and preserves
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To complement Café de Flore's club sandwich, Ina orders a citron pressé, the French method for a delicious lemonade.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Picture the classic Glossier You, only with a green, citron-forward kick.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
The lineup features 19 colors in total, including five Pantone-exclusive hues: sapphire blue, zesty citron, golden sunshine, vibrant blossom, and granite gray.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Desserts include sorbets and ice creams, mousse au chocolat and la tarte au citron.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Picture the classic Glossier You, only with a green, citron-forward kick.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
The lineup features 19 colors in total, including five Pantone-exclusive hues: sapphire blue, zesty citron, golden sunshine, vibrant blossom, and granite gray.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Desserts include sorbets and ice creams, mousse au chocolat and la tarte au citron.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Citron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citron. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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citron
noun
cit·ron
ˈsi-trən 
1
a
: a fruit like the lemon in appearance and structure but larger
also
: the citrus tree producing this fruit
b
: the preserved rind of the citron used especially in fruitcake
2
: a small watermelon with hard flesh that is used especially in pickles and preserves
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