lime
(laɪm )
Word forms: limes
1. variable noun
A lime is a green fruit that tastes like a lemon. Limes grow on trees in tropical countries.
...peeled slices of lime.
Oranges, lemons and limes were found to cure scurvy.
Add a few drops of lime juice.
2. uncountable noun
Lime is a drink that tastes of limes.
...a pint of lager and lime.
3. variable noun
A lime or a lime tree is a large tree with pale green leaves. It is often planted in parks in towns and cities.
...dilapidated avenues of limes.
4. uncountable noun
Lime is a substance containing calcium. It is found in soil and water.
If your soil is very acid, add lime.
Lime is also a combining form.
...lime-rich sand.
...old lime-stained baths.
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Collocations:
lime slices lime wedges squeeze a lime
Add the lime slices, chilli and rosemary, return to the boil and let bubble for another 5 minutes until reduced slightly.
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Serve with the slaw and extra lime slices, and scatter over the parsley.
The Sun
Add in the red grapes then top with more lime slices.
The Sun
Top with sesame seeds, chilli flakes, sliced chillies, coriander and lime slices.
The Sun
Place the lime slices inside the fish.
The Sun
Top with the curry, scatter with the coriander and sliced chilli then serve with lime wedges.
The Sun
Serve with lime wedges and nan bread heated in the oven.
Times, Sunday Times
Finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.
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Sprinkle over the coriander and serve with lime wedges and rice.
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Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and lime wedges on the side.
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Peel the garlic clove, halve the lime and squeeze the lime juice into a blender.
The Sun
Squeeze the lime into a lidded pan with 3 tbsp water.
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Squeeze the lime wedge and drop into the glass.
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Season to taste and squeeze the lime over the top just before serving.
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Squeeze the lime halves into the diced avocado.
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Translations:
Chinese: 酸橙, 石灰
Japanese: ライム, 石灰
- optical viewfinder
- optical zoom
- optician
- optics
- optimal
- optimal
- optimal dose
- optimism
- optimism abounds
- optimism is tempered
- optimism surrounding
- optimist
- optimistic
- optimistically
- optimistic assessment
- optimistic assumptions
- optimistic attitude
- optimistic estimate
- optimistic expectation
- optimistic forecast
- optimistic investor
- optimistic message
- optimistic mood
- optimistic note
- optimistic outlook