lime_tree
1. [ noun ] (botany) any of various related trees bearing limes
Synonyms: Citrus_aurantifolia lime
Related terms: citrus genus_Citrus lime
2. [ noun ] (botany) any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
Synonyms: linden_tree basswood lime linden
Related terms: tree white_basswood small-leaved_linden American_basswood Japanese_linden silver_lime Tilia basswood
Similar spelling:   line_triple