citron
pronunciation
How to pronounce citron in British English:
UK [ˈsɪtrən]
How to pronounce citron in American English:
US ['sɪtrən]
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- Noun:
- large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved
- thorny evergreen small tree or shrub of India widely cultivated for its large lemonlike fruits that have thick warty rind
Word Origin
- citron (n.)
- late 14c., also citrine (early 15c.), from Old French citron "citron, lemon" (14c.), possibly from Old Provençal citron, from Latin citrus and influenced by lemon; or else from augmentative of Latin *citrum, related to citrus "citron tree," citreum (malum) "citron" (see citrus).
Example
- 1. Los angeles-based citron , which has denied the allegations , questioned mr. lee 's motivations .
- 2. On aug. 27 , mr. lee published a paper alleging that citron was making erroneous data comparisons and mischaracterized sohu 's products .
- 3. Mr. lee acknowledged that citron and other short sellers have done a service by helping to trigger investigations and delistings of u.s. - listed chinese companies with problems .
- 4. Citron research in recent years has issued a string of reports on u.s. - listed chinese companies it accused of lying to u.s. investors by exaggerating earnings .
- 5. He also accused citron of lacking a " basic understanding " of the market , seeking to deceive investors for its own gain .