Mexican lime
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Tweet n. 1. A thorny evergreen shrub or tree (Citrus aurantiifolia), native to Asia and widely cultivated especially in Mexico, having leathery leaves, fragrant white flowers, and edible fruit. 2. The round or oval fruit of this plant, having a thin yellowish-green rind and acid juice used as flavoring. In both senses also called Key lime. |
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