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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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 This variety pack comes with the original flavor as well as the yuzu, miso, hot, and sweet honey options. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024 Sip on the bar’s creative riff on a Lemon Drop (a nod to the Amalfi’s famous limoncello), a drink made with Grey Goose Citron, yuzu, lemon juice and limoncello foam. Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Users were, however, polarized on the Italian bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent—some loved it; some hated it. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 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 Nov. 2024.

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