noun / adjective
lime
LYME/laɪm/
A small citrus fruit with green rind.
This lime has a green rind and juicy flesh inside.
Etymology
Spanish lima is one probable source of the fruit name; Portuguese limão is another. The name already denoted a citrus fruit, while its deeper ancestry remains uncertain.
In context
that green, bumpy citrus before. It is something else, called a makrut lime.
More examples
- She squeezes a lime over the tacos.
- We need three limes for the pie.
- A little lime juice brightens the dressing.
- His bright lime shirt stands out in the crowd.
Forms
lime · limes
limeade noun — A sweetened drink made with lime juice.
Similar words
- lemon
- A different tart citrus fruit, usually yellow rather than green.