noun
citrus; citrus fruit
Abbreviation of 柑橘類 (かんきつるい). Commonly used in contexts like agriculture, cooking, and product names.
See also: 柑橘類
この地域は柑橘の栽培が盛んです。
This region is known for citrus cultivation.
柑橘系の香りが
I like citrusy scents.
Full term for citrus fruits as a category; 柑橘 is the common abbreviation.
Compound of 柑 (kan, 'citrus') and 橘 (kitsu, 'tachibana orange'), both referring to citrus fruits. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.