Definition

A type of fruit that has a thick, leathery skin and is filled with juicy segments, like oranges and lemons.

Example

The orange is a common example of a hesperidium.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a fruit called a hesperidium?

I think so! Isn’t that like oranges or limes?

Exactly! They have that thick rind and juicy segments.

I love those kinds of fruits; they're so refreshing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hesperidium → It is formed from "hesperid-" (from Greek "hesperidēs", meaning evening or western) and "-ium" (a suffix used in biology to denote a place or condition). The word refers to a type of fruit, particularly citrus fruits, that are associated with the western or evening regions, as in the mythological Hesperides who tended a garden of such fruits.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'evening' ('hesperid-') and how it relates to the special fruits that grow in those regions, like citrus fruits, which are often associated with the west.

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