lime
Translation
lime, lime green, calcium oxide
Examples
I need a lime for my drink.
I need a lime for my drink.
She painted the wall a bright lime.
She painted the wall a bright lime.
Farmers use lime to improve the soil.
Farmers use lime to improve the soil.
Grammar Patterns
((a/some)) lime a small, green citrus fruit I need a lime for my drink.
((the color)) lime a bright yellowish-green color She painted the wall a bright lime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (fruit) citrus; (color) chartreuse, lime green
Etymology
From Arabic 'līma' and Persian 'līmū', meaning 'citrus fruit'.
Memory Tips
Picture a sour green lime in your drink to remember the fruit and its color.