I. ˈle-mən noun
Etymology: Middle English lymon, from Middle French limon, from Medieval Latin limon-, limo, from Arabic laymūn, līmūn, from Persian līmū, līmun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : an acid fruit that is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry produced by a small thorny citrus tree ( Citrus limon ) and that has a rind from which an aromatic oil is extracted
b. : a tree that bears lemons
2. : one (as an automobile) that is unsatisfactory or defective
[
lemon 1: branch with fruit and flowers
]
II. adjective
Date: 1598
1. : of the color lemon yellow
2.
a. : containing lemon
b. : having the flavor or scent of lemon