Italian Word of the Day: Agrumeto

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Agrumeto

Meaning: Citrus grove

Part of Speech: Noun

Translation: The Sicilian citrus grove is fragrant with lemons and oranges.

Context: L'agrumeto siciliano profuma di limoni e arance.

Cultural nugget: Citrus cultivation in Italy dates back to Roman times, with Sicily and the Amalfi Coast famous for their agrumeti. In late May, the last of the season's citrus is harvested, while the trees begin to flower again, filling the air with an intoxicating perfume.

Agrumeto

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