noun
- A type of citrus fruit with a thick rind, segmented flesh, and seeds, such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.
Usage: botanical term; also called a hesperid
Examples
- The orange is a hesperidium with a thick protective rind.
- Lemons and limes are examples of hesperidiums commonly used in cooking.
- The hesperidium's segmented interior makes it easy to peel and eat.
- Botanists classify grapefruits as hesperidiums because of their distinctive fruit structure.
- A hesperidium develops from a single flower and contains multiple juice-filled segments.