270+ Words that rhyme with citrus

Citrus is a 2-syllable word with 270 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are nitrous, ogress, walrus. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of citrus

noun
  1. any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
  2. any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds

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Examples of "citrus" in lyrics

See how citrus is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Specifically citrus"
    Dujeous — Drowsy
  • "colledge for kids citrus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "college for kids citrus"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

amorous
inclined toward or displaying love; "feeling amorous" expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
leprous
relating to or resembling or having leprosy
nitrous
of or containing nitrogen; "nitric acid"
ogress
(folklore) a female ogre
walrus
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "citrus" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like nitrous, ogress, walrus create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "citrus" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with citrus?
Words that rhyme with citrus include: nitrous, ogress, walrus, amorous, leprous, buttress, decorous, desirous, humorous, mattress, and 260 more.
How many syllables does citrus have?
Citrus has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with citrus?
There are 270 words that rhyme with citrus: 270 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for citrus in a song?
The strongest rhymes for citrus in songwriting are nitrous, ogress, walrus. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with citrus?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with citrus include nitrous, ogress, walrus, amorous, leprous. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: nitrous, ogress; 1-syllable: amorous, decorous; 2-syllable: adulterous, coniferous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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