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

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

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

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