lime in Latin
lime in Latin is calx, viscum, invisco — lime means a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
lime in Latin
calx
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
viscum
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
invisco
(transitive) To smear with birdlime.
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."
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 Latin?
"lime" in Latin is calx, viscum, invisco. 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 Latin, "lime" is calx, viscum, invisco.
Are there other ways to say "lime" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "lime": calx, viscum, invisco.
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