yuzu

noun

yu·​zu ˈyü-(ˌ)zü How to pronounce yuzu (audio)
: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine

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Get this for your foodie friend (or yourself) and sample goodies like yuzu hard candies, strawberry matcha tea cakes, and cherry blossom tea. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 In keeping with the focus on wellness, a full menu of non-alcoholic drinks is also available, including drinks made with sour cherries, cold brew, yuzu, orange, and cinnamon. Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 The drink menu is unique with options like a mushroom fashioned, celery boulevardier or try the brillante cocktail with gin, espresso, peach liquor and yuzu. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The yuzu and ginger slice layers fluffy, stark white cake with sharp lemon curd and candied ginger. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yuzu 

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yuzu was in 1977

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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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