hesperidium
/ˌhɛspəˈrɪdiəm/
noun
- A type of fruit with a thick, leathery rind and juicy inner flesh, such as an orange, lemon, or grapefruit.
- The botanist explained that a hesperidium is a modified berry with a tough outer skin.
- Oranges and lemons are both examples of a hesperidium, with their thick peels and segmented interiors.
- When you peel a grapefruit, you are removing the outer layer of a hesperidium.