non-citrus
|non/cit/rus|
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/nɑn-ˈsɪtrəs/
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/nɒn-ˈsɪtrəs/
not citrus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-citrus' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'citrus', which refers to a genus of flowering trees and shrubs.
Historical Evolution
'non-citrus' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'citrus' to describe fruits that do not belong to the citrus family.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not citrus', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not belonging to the citrus family of fruits.
Apples and bananas are non-citrus fruits.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 07:03