n :  a caustic powdery white highly infusible solid that consists of calcium oxide often together with magnesia - see LIMEWATER  lime adj 
, n :  the small globose greenish yellow fruit of a spiny tropical tree of the genus Citrus(C. aurantifolia) with elliptic oblong narrowly winged leaves that has an acid juicy pulp used as a flavoring agent and as a source of vitamin C .
 
 
 
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