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citron

cit.ron \'si-tr*n\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. OProv, modif. of L citrus citron 
   tree] 1a: the fruit of a tree (Citrus medica) like the lemon in appearance  
   and structure but larger; also : this tree 1b: the preserved rind of the 
   citron used esp. in fruitcake  2: a small hard-fleshed watermelon used esp. 
   in pickles and preserves