Definition:
The "Spanish lime tree" is a type of tropical tree that produces small, edible fruits. These fruits have green, leathery skin and sweet, juicy pulp that is often translucent.
In more advanced contexts, you might discuss the Spanish lime tree in relation to its ecological role or its uses in traditional medicine. For instance, "The Spanish lime tree is important for local ecosystems, providing food for various bird species."
While "Spanish lime tree" usually refers to the tree and its fruit, "lime" in other contexts can refer to the green citrus fruit (like a lime used in drinks) or even the lime used in construction (like lime mortar). However, these meanings are distinct from the Spanish lime tree.
There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to the Spanish lime tree itself, but you might encounter idioms about trees or fruits in general, such as "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree," which relates to family characteristics rather than the Spanish lime tree.