american lime

noun

Meaning

A small, round, green citrus fruit with a smooth, thin skin and highly acidic, seedless pulp, widely used for flavoring beverages and culinary dishes.

Examples

Most grocery stores in the region stock the common American lime year-round.
The recipe specifically calls for the juice of one fresh American lime.

Synonyms: lime, persian lime, citrus, acidic fruit

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american lime

noun

Pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən laɪm

Definition

A small, round, green citrus fruit with a smooth, thin skin and highly acidic, seedless pulp, widely used for flavoring beverages and culinary dishes.

Examples

Most grocery stores in the region stock the common American lime year-round.
The recipe specifically calls for the juice of one fresh American lime.

Synonyms of american lime

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