Noun Definition

lime

1.Definition: a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

Category: General

2.Definition: a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

Related Noun(s):birdlime

Category: General

3.Definition: a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

Related Noun(s):calx, quicklime

Category: General

4.Definition: any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber

Related Noun(s):basswood, lime tree, linden, linden tree

Category: Plants

5.Definition: any of various related trees bearing limes

Related Noun(s):citrus aurantifolia, lime tree

Category: Plants

6.Definition: the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

Category: Food