lime
lime /l'aɪm/ (limes)
1 [N-VAR]
A lime is a green fruit that tastes like a lemon. Limes grow on trees in tropical countries.
...peeled slices of lime...
Add a few drops of lime juice.
2 [N-COUNT]
A lime is a large tree with pale green leaves. It is often planted in parks in towns and cities.
...dilapidated avenues of limes.
3 [N-UNCOUNT]
Lime is a substance containing calcium. It is found in soil and water.
If your soil is very acid, add lime.
[COMB in ADJ]
Lime is also a combining form.
...lime-rich sand.
...old lime-stained baths.lime green
also lime-green
[COLOUR]
Something that is lime green is light yellowish-green in colour.
1 [N-VAR]
A lime is a green fruit that tastes like a lemon. Limes grow on trees in tropical countries.
...peeled slices of lime...
Add a few drops of lime juice.
2 [N-COUNT]
A lime is a large tree with pale green leaves. It is often planted in parks in towns and cities.
...dilapidated avenues of limes.
3 [N-UNCOUNT]
Lime is a substance containing calcium. It is found in soil and water.
If your soil is very acid, add lime.
[COMB in ADJ]
Lime is also a combining form.
...lime-rich sand.
...old lime-stained baths.lime green
also lime-green
[COLOUR]
Something that is lime green is light yellowish-green in colour.