Word
yuzu
/ˈjuzu/
Definition
n. a yellow citrus fruit from East Asia that looks like a small grapefruit and has a very strong, sour taste. You usually use its juice or skin to add flavor to food and drinks rather than eating it whole.
n. a sour, aromatic citrus fruit originating in East Asia, botanically a hybrid of an ichang papeda and a mandarin orange. It is valued primarily for its fragrant zest and juice in culinary applications rather than for direct consumption.
Examples
“The chef added yuzu juice to the sauce for a fresh, sour taste.”
“Many Japanese restaurants serve yuzu sorbet as a refreshing palate cleanser between courses.”
“The cocktail features a delicate balance of botanical gin and the sharp, floral acidity of fresh yuzu, garnished with a single shiso leaf to enhance the aroma.”
Examples
simple
“The chef added yuzu juice to the sauce for a fresh, sour taste.”
contextual
“Many Japanese restaurants serve yuzu sorbet as a refreshing palate cleanser between courses.”
complex
“The cocktail features a delicate balance of botanical gin and the sharp, floral acidity of fresh yuzu, garnished with a single shiso leaf to enhance the aroma.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the juice or flavor; countable when referring to the individual fruits.
Real-World Examples
“The yuzu is an uber-fragrant citrus from Japan.” Etymology
From Japanese 柚子 (yuzu).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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