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In literary usage, the term “citrus” has occasionally been employed as a color adjective to evoke a vivid, lemon-yellow hue. One notable example equates “citrus” with the bright, tangy color of a lemon or citron, suggesting freshness and energy through its association with the fruit's natural appearance [1]. Though many references to citrus in literature focus on the fruit, its aroma, or its economic importance, this selective use as a color descriptor transforms it into a visual cue that enriches the reader’s sensory experience with an impression of warmth and effervescence.

Cit´rine , Cit´reous , Cit´rinous ( citrus , a lemon or citron), lemon-yellow colored.
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