We have found multiple words lime. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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| lime | English | (Noun Verb) (chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).. (poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or [...](chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).. (poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or [...] |
| lime | English | (Noun) A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood. |
| lime | English | (Adjective Noun) Containing lime or lime juice.. Having the aroma or flavor of lime.. Lime-green. Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.. A light, somewhat [...]Containing lime or lime juice.. Having the aroma or flavor of lime.. Lime-green. Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.. A light, somewhat [...] |
| lime | English | (Verb) (West Indies) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.(West Indies) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach. |
| lime | English | (Noun) (anime) A fan fiction story that stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity, with the intimacy left to the reader's imagination.(anime) A fan fiction story that stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity, with the intimacy left to the reader's imagination. |
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