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DictionarylemonCitrus fruit
noun / adjective

lemon

LEM-uhn/ˈlemən/

A yellow citrus fruit with strongly sour juice.

The cut lemon reveals juicy segments beneath its yellow rind.

One whole ripe yellow lemon beside a freshly cut lemon half, with clearly visible juicy segments and a small bead of juice at the cut edge.
Etymology
lemonPersianlemon; citrus fruit

Persian limun also lies behind the citrus name lime, linking the two English fruit names historically. A still earlier Austronesian origin is possible, not established.

In context

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a little bit of lemon, 2 tbspoons of freshlysqueezed lemon juice. Just going to do it through the strainer so we don't get seeds in it.
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More examples

  • The recipe calls for the juice of two lemons.
  • Grated lemon peel adds a bright flavor to the cake.
  • He orders lemon ice cream because he likes tart flavors.

Forms

lemon · lemons

lemony adjective — Having a lemon's flavor or scent.

lemonade noun — A drink of lemon juice, water, and sugar.

Similar words

lime
Usually green and smaller, with a different sour flavor.