8-Letter Words Containing C,U,R,T,I,S,S

• Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.

• The fruit of such plants, generally spherical, oblate, or prolate, consisting of an outer glandular skin (called zest), an inner white skin (called pith or albedo), and generally between 8 and 16 sectors filled with pulp consisting of cells with one end attached to the inner skin. Citrus fruits include orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and citron.

• bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

• bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

• make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect

• decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

• cover or coat with a crust

• form a crust or a hard layer

• A bird's gaping mouth.

• The throat of a calyx.

• Any open-mouthed expression.