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Definition of Lime tree
1. Noun. Any of various related trees bearing limes.
Exact synonyms: Citrus Aurantifolia, Lime
Terms within: Lime
Group relationships: Genus Citrus
Generic synonyms: Citrus, Citrus Tree
Terms within: Lime
Group relationships: Genus Citrus
Generic synonyms: Citrus, Citrus Tree
2. Noun. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber.
Exact synonyms: Basswood, Lime, Linden, Linden Tree
Group relationships: Genus Tilia, Tilia
Terms within: Basswood, Linden
Specialized synonyms: American Basswood, American Lime, Tilia Americana, Small-leaved Lime, Small-leaved Linden, Tilia Cordata, Cottonwood, Tilia Heterophylla, White Basswood, Japanese Lime, Japanese Linden, Tilia Japonica, Silver Lime, Silver Linden, Tilia Tomentosa
Generic synonyms: Tree
Group relationships: Genus Tilia, Tilia
Terms within: Basswood, Linden
Specialized synonyms: American Basswood, American Lime, Tilia Americana, Small-leaved Lime, Small-leaved Linden, Tilia Cordata, Cottonwood, Tilia Heterophylla, White Basswood, Japanese Lime, Japanese Linden, Tilia Japonica, Silver Lime, Silver Linden, Tilia Tomentosa
Generic synonyms: Tree