LekhoriLekhoriAny inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
Lime, which is the product of the burning of chalk or limestone, might be bought ready burnt, or it could be burnt in kilns specially constructed in the neighbourhood of the building operations.
Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
Monster, come, put some lime upon your fingers, and away with the rest.
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.
The linden or lime tree is the favourite haunt of the Elves and cognate beings; and it is not safe to be near it after sunset.
The wood of this tree.
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
A casual gathering to socialize.
Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”).
To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
If I were you, I'd lime.
To smear with birdlime.
Containing lime or lime juice.
Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
Lime-green.
From Middle English lyme, lym, lime, from Old English līm, from Proto-West Germanic *līm, from Proto-Germanic *līmaz, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂leyH- (“to smear”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Lie...
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To hang out or socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.