A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree. / Any of various trees of the genus Citrus that bear limes.

plural of lime-tree

The production of quicklime by the heating of limestone to a high temperature in a lime kiln.

plural of lime-juicer

(slang, dated, derogatory) An English or British sailor or ship. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lime, juicer.

glass made from silica and a mixture of soda and lime

plural of Key lime pie

An American dessert made of Key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust, often with a meringue topping.