lime

noun

1.
2.
a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
limemote burnt lime calcined lime calcium oxide calx fluxing lime quicklime unslaked lime
Derived from:
lime
3.
a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
limerod limetwig birdlime
Derived from:
lime
4.
any of various related trees bearing limes
Citrus aurantifolia lime tree
5.
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
lind basswood lime tree linden linden tree
6.
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees