Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of bivalve mollusks, typical of the family Limidæ.
- noun [lowercase] A member of this genus.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The capital city of Peru, in South America.
- noun (Bot.) The seed of this plant, much used for food.
- noun (Bot.) the beautiful dark wood of the South American tree
Cæsalpinia echinata .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
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Examples
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Ulimocor is derived from the Xhosa word "lima" which means "to farm".
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The sweet lime, called lima, is about the size of a small orange and is sweeter than the regular lime.
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The sweet lime, called lima, is about the size of a small orange and is sweeter than the regular lime.
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Albala says at 191-93 that the lima is native to the Andes.
Archive 2009-04-01 Laurie Constantino 2009
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Albala says at 191-93 that the lima is native to the Andes.
Beans: A History and My Legume Love Affair Ninth Helping Round-Up Laurie Constantino 2009
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Sopa de lima is just what it sounds like: lime-rich chicken broth full of shredded tortillas, chicken and vegetables.
Mérida 2006
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Sopa de lima is just what it sounds like: lime-rich chicken broth full of shredded tortillas, chicken and vegetables.
Mérida 2006
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Sopa de lima is just what it sounds like: lime-rich chicken broth full of shredded tortillas, chicken and vegetables.
Mérida 2006
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The definition of lima is the same as in the other dictionaries, lime.
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Sopa de lima is so good, just thinking about it makes me hungry.
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