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Meaning of lemon
The primary meaning of the word "lemon" refers to a yellow, acidic citrus fruit.
Etymology of lemon
The word "lemon" has its roots in the Arabic word "limah" or "limun", which referred to a citrus fruit.
The term was later adopted into Old French as "limon", and then into Middle English as "lemon".
The fruit has been cultivated for over 4,000 years, with evidence of its use in ancient China, India, and the Middle East.
Synonyms
citrus
orange
lime
grapefruit
tangerine
clementine
kumquat
satsuma
mandarin
pomelo
quince
loquat
apricot
peach
cherry
plum
nectarine
pomegranate
amla
greengage
ugli fruit
yuzu
sudachi
kabosu
shikwasa
calamansi
passionfruit
guava
mango
pineapple
papaya
kiwi
berry
currant
gooseberry
cranberry
blueberry
raspberry
blackberry
strawberry
watermelon
honeydew
cantaloupe
casaba
crenshaw
gac
ackee
cupuacu
guanabana
rambutan
mangosteen
starfruit
dragonfruit
jackfruit
durian
Definitions
- A yellow, acidic citrus fruit, often used in cooking and as a flavoring.
- * A tree that produces lemons, native to Southeast Asia and now cultivated in many warm countries.
Usage Examples
- She squeezed a slice of lemon into her tea to add flavor.
- * The recipe called for the juice of one lemon and a sprinkle of sugar.
- * The lemon tree in our backyard produces the most delicious fruit.