Definition of Lime

  • 1. A caustic substance produced by heating limestone Noun
  • 2. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide Noun
  • 3. A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds Noun
  • 4. Any of various related trees bearing limes Noun
  • 5. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber Noun
  • 6. The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees Noun
  • 7. Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds Verb
  • 8. Cover with lime so as to induce growth Verb

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