~ 1
■ noun
1》 quick~, slaked ~, or any salt or alkali containing calcium.
2》 archaic bird~.
■ verb
1》 treat with ~.
2》 archaic catch (a bird) with bird~.
Derivatives
limy adjective
Origin
OE līm , of Gmc origin; related to loam .
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a rounded green citrus fruit similar to a lemon.
↘a drink made from ~ juice.
2》 (also ~ tree ) the evergreen citrus tree which produces ~s. [ Citrus aurantifolia .]
3》 a bright light green colour.
Origin
C17: from Fr., from mod. Provençal limo , Sp. lima , from Arab. līma ; cf. lemon .
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~ 3
(also ~ tree )
■ noun a deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish blossom. [Genus Tilia : many species.]
Origin
C17: alt. of obs. line , from OE lind (see linden ).