LEARNit Dictionary
lime
noun
/laɪm/
UK
/laɪm/
US
1
a white substance obtained by heating limestone, used in building materials and to help plants grow
آهک
see also
slaked lime
,
soda lime
2
a small green fruit, like a lemon, with juice that has a bitter, sharp taste, used in cooking and in drinks; the juice of this fruit
لیمو ترش سبز, لیموی سبز
lime juice
slices of lime
Serve the dish garnished with wedges of lime.
3
a tree on which limes grow
درخت لیمو, درخت لیموترش
4
a large tree with light-green, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers
زیرفون, درخت زیرفون
an avenue of limes
5
a bright yellow-green colour
سبز لیمویی
verb
/laɪm/
UK
/laɪm/
US
1
to add the substance lime to soil, especially in order to control the acid in it
آهک زدن, آهک پاشیدن, اضافه کردن آهک, آهک پخش کردن