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citrussy

British  
/ ˈsɪtrəsɪ /

adjective

  1. having or resembling the taste or colour of a citrus fruit

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Don't let any of their gentle imagery fool you - this music is a hard citrussy candy shell wrapping the warm centre of acid bombs.

From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2013

It sounds saccharine but there's enough citrussy wit, courtesy of the bitchy fash-pack, to make this a pacey romp.

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2011

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