white lime

1 of 2

noun (1)

: pure lime

white lime

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or white linden

: any of several lindens or basswoods with leaves white or whitish beneath

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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