lime tree meaning

UK /laɪm triː/ US /laɪm tri/ 2 syllables

lime tree (noun): any of various related trees bearing limes.

lime tree has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

lime tree as a noun

  1. any of various related trees bearing limes

    Synonyms: lime, Citrus aurantifolia

    Type of: citrus

  2. any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber

    Synonyms: linden, linden tree, basswood, lime

    Type of: tree

    Kinds: American basswood, small-leaved linden, white basswood, Japanese linden, silver lime

How to pronounce lime tree

lime tree is pronounced /laɪm triː/ in British English and /laɪm tri/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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