1. A type of citrus fruit with a thick rind and segmented flesh, such as an orange or lemon; the botanical term for the berry produced by citrus plants.
Usage: botanical term; plural: hesperidia or hesperidiums

Examples

• The hesperidium is characterized by its thick, oily rind and juicy segments.
• Oranges and lemons are examples of hesperidia commonly found in grocery stores.
• Botanists classify the hesperidium as a specialized type of berry.
• The thick rind of a hesperidium helps protect the fruit during storage and transport.
• Citrus growers study the development of hesperidia to improve fruit quality.