Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hybrid citrus fruit: A specific type of citrus fruit that is a cross between a mandarin orange and a lemon, known for its very acidic, lemon-like flesh and orange-colored rind.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for the juice of a citrus limonia.
  • Citrus limonia trees are cultivated in many subtropical regions.
  • The distinctive flavor of citrus limonia comes from its unique parentage.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific hybrid species and its cultivars.
  • The study focused on the disease resistance of Citrus limonia compared to its parent species.

Variants and Related Words

• Lemonime: A common commercial name for fruits of the hybrid.
• Rangpur lime: Another common name for this fruit, though it is not a true lime.
• Citrus × limonia: The formal botanical designation indicating its hybrid status.

Synonyms

• Rangpur lime (common name)
• Lemonime (common name)
• Mandarin lime (descriptive name)

Notes on Meaning

• While commonly called a "lime" (e.g., Rangpur lime), is botanically distinct from true limes (, ). Its primary defining characteristics are its genetic origin (mandarin × lemon), highly acidic juice, and orange-colored peel.

Noun

1. hybrid between mandarin orange and lemon having very acid fruit with orange peel