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Meaning of Lemon
The primary meaning of the word "lemon" is a yellow, acidic citrus fruit.
Definitions
- A yellow, acidic citrus fruit, typically oval in shape, with a thick, easy-to-peel skin and a juicy, segmented interior.
- * The tree that bears this fruit, native to Southeast Asia and now widely cultivated in warm climates.
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 eventually into Middle English as "lemon".
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the citrus fruit and the tree that bears it.
Example Uses
- She squeezed a slice of lemon into her tea to add some flavor.
- * The lemon tree in our backyard is blooming with beautiful white flowers.
- * He made a lemon meringue pie for the dessert course.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sweetness
honey
sugar
syrup
molasses
nectar
ambrosia
dessert
cake
candy
chocolate
fruitlessness
barrenness
unproductiveness
infertility
sterility
sweetness
gentleness
mildness
softness
warmth
kindness