单词 | lime |
释义 | Word Frequency lime 1(laɪm) noun 1. short for quicklime, birdlime, slaked lime 2. agriculture any of certain calcium compounds, esp calcium hydroxide, spread as a dressing on lime-deficient land verb (transitive) 3. to spread (twigs, etc) with birdlime 4. to spread a calcium compound upon (land) to improve plant growth 5. to catch (animals, esp birds) with or as if with birdlime 6. to whitewash or cover (a wall, ceiling, etc) with a mixture of lime and water (limewash) Word origin Old English līm; related to Icelandic līm glue, Latin līmus slimeWord Frequency lime 2(laɪm) noun 1. a small Asian citrus tree, Citrus aurantifolia, with stiff sharp spines and small round or oval greenish fruits 2. a. the fruit of this tree, having acid fleshy pulp rich in vitamin C b. (as modifier) lime juice adjective 3. having the flavour of lime fruit Word origin C17: from French, from Provençal, from Arabic līmahWord Frequency lime 3(laɪm) noun any linden tree, such as Tilia europaea, planted in many varieties for ornament Word origin C17: changed from obsolete line, from Old English lind lindenWord Frequency lime 4(laɪm) verb (intransitive) Caribbean slang (of young people) to sit or stand around on the pavement Word origin of unknown origin |
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