Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit: The "Spanish lime tree" is a specific type of tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It produces a small, round fruit. This fruit is characterized by a green, leathery skin and a sweet, juicy, translucent pulp surrounding a large seed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Spanish lime tree in our backyard provides delicious fruit every summer.
  • They planted a Spanish lime tree for its shade and its tasty fruit.
  • The fruit from the Spanish lime tree is often eaten fresh.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Spanish lime tree" is often used interchangeably with the name of its fruit, the "Spanish lime" or "mamoncillo." In botanical contexts, it is known as .
  • While commonly called a lime, the Spanish lime tree is not closely related to the common lime (Citrus species).

Variants and Related Words

• Spanish lime (n): The name for the fruit produced by the Spanish lime tree.
  • We bought a bag of Spanish limes at the market.
• Mamoncillo (n): Another common name for both the tree and its fruit, used particularly in the Caribbean and Central America.
  • The mamoncillo is a popular snack in many countries.
• Genip (n): A regional name used in some areas for the Spanish lime fruit.

Synonyms

• Mamoncillo tree (n)
• Genip tree (n) (regional)
• Melicoccus bijugatus (n) (botanical/scientific name)

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This specific term for a tree does not commonly feature in English idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Noun

1. tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp