etrog

American  

[es-rohg, -ruhg, et-, et-rawg, es-rohg] / ˈɛs roʊg, -rəg, ˈɛt-, ɛtˈrɔg, ɛsˈroʊg /

Or ethrog,

noun

plural

etrogs, etrogim

1. Judaism. a citron for use with the lulav during the Sukkoth festival service.

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Etymology

Origin of etrog

From the Hebrew word ethrōgh

Example Sentences

Among Jews, a citron is known as an etrog, the fruit’s Hebrew name.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

The business operates on a consignment model, with Lindcove Ranch getting a cut of each etrog Rothberg sells.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

The most delicate part of an etrog is its pitom, an easily broken protrusion on one end of the fruit that is a remnant of the flower bud from which it grew.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Related to etrog, the lemon also came long ago to the Middle East from as far away as Southeast Asia.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2021

Though Dr. Greenberg said etrog in the ancient world was juicier than it is today, I opt instead for the juice of the lemon for the tart dressing.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2021