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Etymology
Linnaeus gave the name Hesperideæ to an order containing the genus Citrus, in allusion to the golden apples of the w:Hesperides|Hesperides. The hesperid- stem is now used to form technical terms, such as hesperidin, relating to the citrus fruits.
Noun
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- Any of several kinds of berry|berries having pulpy interiors, and leathery skins containing aromatic oils. Includes citrus fruit such as the lemon and lime.
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Wikipedia: The Garden of the w:Hesperides|Hesperides
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