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Definition of Citrons
1. citron [n] - See also: citron
Lexicographical Neighbors of Citrons
Literary usage of Citrons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cook's Own Book: Being a Complete Culinary Encyclopedia... With Numerous by Mrs N K M Lee, N. K. M. Lee (1832)
"Lay some white citrons, cut into pieces, in »alt and water for four or five hours;
then, having washed them in cold waler, hoi I them; when lender, drain, ..."
2. Biennial Report by South Dakota, California State Board of Horticulture, State Athletic Commission (1890)
"Shipment of citrons. The citrons now exported from Messina are brought from ...
They are shipped in brine, and arc prepared as follows: The citrons are cut ..."
3. The Gardeners Dictionary: Containing the Methods of Cultivating and ...by Philip Miller by Philip Miller (1754)
"... them on Stock* of Lemons or citrons produced from Seeds ; but they will not fo
... the citrons are preferable to either Oranges or Lemons for Stocks,as ..."
4. The Universal Cook: And City and Country Housekeeper by Francis Collingwood, John Woollams (1806)
"To preserve white citrons. CUT some white citrons into pieces, put them into ...
When it is cold, put in the citrons, and let them stand till the next day. ..."
5. The Complete Confectioner, Or, Housekeeper's Guide: To a Simple and Speedy by Hannah Glasse, Maria Wilson (1800)
"To preserve white citrons. Cut your white citrons into what sized pieces -you
please; put them.into water and salt for four or "five hours; then wash them ..."
6. Cyclopedia of American Horticulture: Comprising Suggestions for Cultivation by Liberty Hyde Bailey, Wilhelm Miller (1901)
"... larly the orange and other citrons fruits, and the pineapple. The growth of
the trade in tropical fruits from the British West Indies, chiefly Jamaica, ..."
7. The Miscellaneous and Posthumous Works of Henry Thomas Buckle by Henry Thomas Buckle (1872)
"118-124, all of which Dr. Mavor seems to suppose were then grown in England ;
among them are named citrons and oranges (p. 120; see also p. 85). ..."
8. A New System of Domestic Cookery: Formed Upon Principles of Economy and by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell (1824)
"To preserve citrons. Throw them into water over-night; boil until so tender that
you can run a straw through them. ..."
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