hesperidium en · NOUN
Etymology
Linnaeus gave the name Hesperideae to an order containing the genus Citrus, in allusion to the golden apples of the Hesperides. The hesperid- stem is now used to form technical terms, such as hesperidin, relating to the citrus fruits.
Meanings
- Any of several kinds of true berries, including citrus fruit such as the lemon and lime, which have pulpy interiors and leathery skins containing aromatic oils.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hesperidia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (16)
ja 柑果 (any of several kinds of berries) · gl hesperidio (any of several kinds of berries) · cmn 柑果 (any of several kinds of berries) · hu citrusféle gyümölcs (any of several kinds of berries) · fr hespéride (any of several kinds of berries) · tl bultasbunga (any of several kinds of berries) · eo hesperidio (any of several kinds of berries) · pl owoc drzewa cytrusowego (any of several kinds of berries) · it esperidio (any of several kinds of berries) · cy orenffrwyth (any of several kinds of berries) · ru геспери́дий (any of several kinds of berries) · de Hesperidium (any of several kinds of berries) · es hesperidio (any of several kinds of berries) · pt hesperídio (any of several kinds of berries) · de Endokarpbeere (any of several kinds of berries) · hu citrusgyümölcs (any of several kinds of berries)