lime in Irish
lime in Irish is aol, líoma, crann líomaí — lime means a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
lime in Irish
aol
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
líoma
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
crann líomaí
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
glas líoma
uaine líoma
aol
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
What does "lime" mean?
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noun A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
"Squeeze a lime over the tacos."
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noun A bright, slightly yellowish-green color.
"The walls were painted a vivid lime."
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noun Calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, used in construction, farming, and industry.
"Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH."
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noun A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, also called the linden — unrelated to the citrus tree.
"A row of lime trees lined the avenue."
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lime in a sentence
- Squeeze a lime over the tacos.
- The walls were painted a vivid lime.
- Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH.
- A row of lime trees lined the avenue.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lime" in Irish?
"lime" in Irish is aol, líoma, crann líomaí. lime means: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
How do you use "lime" in a sentence?
Example: "Squeeze a lime over the tacos." In Irish, "lime" is aol, líoma, crann líomaí.
Are there other ways to say "lime" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "lime": aol, líoma, crann líomaí, glas líoma, uaine líoma.
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