lime
Pronunciation
[change]Noun
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- (countable) A lime is a green citrus fruit that has a sour taste, like a lemon but usually smaller.
- (uncountable) Lime is a material containing calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide.
- (uncountable) The Limes was a defensive wall marking the northern borders of the Roman Empire.