citreum
The English word "lemon" is translated into Latin as citreum.
The term is used to refer to the citrus fruit.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The word citreum is derived from citrus, which originally referred to a fragrant plant known as the citron rather than the yellow lemon we know today.
- Roman writers often categorized the citreum under the general term pomum, which covered any fruit or nut that grew on a tree.
- Ancient Romans used the oil from citrus plants to treat skin conditions and as a luxury perfume in baths.
Examples in context
- Citreum acerbum est.Lemon is sour.This sentence is useful for describing the sour taste of the citreum.Tatoeba #1288588 by alexmarcelo, translation #29487 by al_ex_an_der
- Hoc citreum est flavum.This lemon is yellow.
Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are in the kitchen.
- QuintusUbi est citreum?Where is the lemon?
- AureliaCitreum in mensa est.The lemon is on the table.
- QuintusGratias, Aurelia.Thanks, Aurelia.
- AureliaLibenter, Quinte.You're welcome, Quintus.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
