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lime tree

/ˈlaɪm triː/

Traduction: Arbre ou arbuste du genre Citrus (Citrus aurantiifolia) produisant de petits fruits verts et acides, appelés limes ou citrons verts, utilisés en cuisine, dans les boissons et pour l'aromatisation.

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/ˈlaɪm triː/A2formal
  • frArbre ou arbuste du genre Citrus (Citrus aurantiifolia) produisant de petits fruits verts et acides, appelés limes ou citrons verts, utilisés en cuisine, dans les boissons et pour l'aromatisation.

A citrus tree (Citrus aurantiifolia) that produces small, green, sour fruits known as limes, commonly used in cooking, drinks, and flavoring.

  1. Citrus treeA2formal

    A small evergreen tree that produces limes, a sour green citrus fruit used in cooking and drinks.

    frLimettier

    • The lime tree in our garden is full of fruit.
    • Lime trees need plenty of sunlight to grow well.
    • She squeezed a lime from the tree into her drink.
  2. B1formalbritish

    A large deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers, also known as a linden tree.

    frTilleul commun

    • The old lime tree in the park provides excellent shade.
    • Bees love the flowers of the lime tree.
    • Lime trees are often planted along streets in Europe.