"citreous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈsɪtɹɪəs/ [UK] Forms: more citreous [comparative], most citreous [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin citreus. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|citreus}} Latin citreus Head templates: {{en-adj}} citreous (comparative more citreous, superlative most citreous)
  1. Of the colour of citron or a citrus fruit; yellowish.
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