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lime

Pronunciation:/laɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

  2. Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

verb

Definitions

  1. To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

  2. To smear with birdlime.

  3. To apply limewash.

lime

Pronunciation:/laɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.

lime

Pronunciation:/laɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

  2. Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

  3. A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

  4. A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

adjective

Definitions

  1. Containing lime or lime juice.

  2. Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

  3. Lime-green.

lime

Pronunciation:/laɪm/

verb

Definitions

  1. To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.