Advertisement
Advertisement
lemon
[lem-uhn]
noun
the yellowish, acid fruit of a subtropical citrus tree, Citrus limon.
the tree itself.
Informal.a person or thing that proves to be defective, imperfect, or unsatisfactory; dud.
His car turned out to be a lemon.
adjective
made of or with lemon.
having the color, taste, or odor of lemon.
lemon
/ ˈɛə /
noun
a small Asian evergreen tree, Citrus limon, widely cultivated in warm and tropical regions, having pale green glossy leaves and edible fruits
the yellow oval fruit of this tree, having juicy acidic flesh rich in vitamin C
( as modifier )
a lemon jelly
Also called: lemon yellow.
a greenish-yellow or strong yellow colour
( as adjective )
lemon wallpaper
a distinctive tart flavour made from or in imitation of the lemon
slanga person or thing considered to be useless or defective
Other Word Forms
- lemonish adjective
- lemonlike adjective
- lemony adjective
- ˈDz-ˌ adjective
- ˈDzԾ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of lemon1
Word History and Origins
Origin of lemon1
Example Sentences
Slow-roasted zucchini seasoned with lemon and herbs were paired with grilled chicken kebabs.
His sister said he wound up drinking “lemon Pledge” furniture polish.
That bright shot of lemon that cuts through all the butterfat like sunlight through fog.
Return to pot and season: Add the brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, miso, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
It’s built on tahini, lemon juice, miso, maple syrup and water, punched up with spices.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
