lime-juice

A bartender pours fresh lime-juice into a tall glass.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Juice from limes: "lime-juice" refers to the liquid extracted from limes, a citrus fruit. It is typically sour and used as a flavoring in drinks, cooking, or as a remedy for scurvy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She added a squeeze of lime-juice to the cocktail for a tangy taste. (The sour liquid from limes enhances the drink's flavor.)
  • Sailors historically drank lime-juice to prevent scurvy on long voyages. (The juice was used as a source of vitamin C to avoid illness.)

Advanced Usage

• "Lime-juice" as a historical term: In the 18th and 19th centuries, British sailors were known as "limeys" because they consumed lime-juice to prevent scurvy, a practice mandated by the British Navy.
  • The term "limey" originated from the daily ration of lime-juice given to sailors. (This usage highlights the word's historical and cultural significance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lime (n): the green citrus fruit from which lime-juice is extracted.
  • He squeezed a fresh lime into his water. (The whole fruit used for juice.)
• Limeade (n): a drink made from lime-juice, water, and sugar.
  • On hot days, we enjoy a glass of homemade limeade. (A sweetened beverage based on lime-juice.)

Synonyms

• Citrus juice: a general term for juice from citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, or limes.
• Sour juice: a descriptive term for the acidic liquid of limes.

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