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lime

/laɪm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lime mean?

noun, verb

A small, usually green, acidic fruit, or a color between yellow and green. To add lime juice to something, typically to give it a sour taste.

Example

"She squeezed a slice of lime into her glass of water."

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