hesperidium
English
Etymology
Linnaeus gave the name Hesperideae to an order containing the genus Citrus, in allusion to the golden apples of the Hesperides. The hesperid- stem is now used to form technical terms, such as hesperidin, relating to the citrus fruits.
Noun
hesperidium (plural hesperidia)
- Any of several kinds of true berries, including citrus fruit such as the lemon and lime, which have pulpy interiors and leathery skins containing aromatic oils.
Coordinate terms
- berry
- drupe
- pome
Translations
any of several kinds of berries
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