Lime-tree
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lime-tree is a noun meaning A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.
Meaning
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.
More Meanings
- Any of various trees of the genus Citrus that bear limes.
Example Sentences
His impassioned words buzzed about my ears like cockchafers round the top of the lime-trees.
Word Forms
- lime-trees
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lime, linden, tilia, lind, teil, limewood.
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