lemon

Meanings

• noun

  A small, yellow, sour, and acidic fruit.

  - "She squeezed the juice from a fresh lemon into her glass."
  - "The lemon tree bore fruit after several years."

• adjective

  A yellow color resembling that of a lemon.

  - "The sun sets behind the lemon-colored hills."
  - "The lemon-yellow dress looked beautiful on her."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɛmən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bomb , PWP , smutfic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lemon
demon , gemon , hemon , monoton

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Variants

List of all variants of lemon that leads to same result
lemon , lemons , lemony , lemon balm , lemon balms , lemon curd , lemon curds , lemon law , lemon laws , lemon shark , lemon sharks , lemon sole , lemon soles , lemon thyme , lemon thymes , lemon verbena , lemon verbenas , lemon yellow , lemon yellows

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Etymology

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The word 'lemon' originated from the Old French word 'limon', meaning 'yellow'. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word 'nimbam' which means 'fruit' or 'lime'.

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Trivia

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1. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants.

2. The largest producer of lemons in the world is Mexico.

3. Lemons were first brought to Europe from the Middle East in the 11th century.

4. Lemons can be used as a natural cleaning agent due to their acidic properties.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lime: Lemons and limes belong to the same citrus family and have similar properties. However, limes are more sour and have a slightly different taste compared to lemons.

2. Citrus: Lemons are a type of citrus fruit and belong to the larger Citrus genus.

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Culture

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Lemons have been used for various purposes since ancient times. They were originally used for their medicinal properties and were believed to have the ability to cure various ailments. In literature, lemons have been used as symbols of sourness or disappointment. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, including still life paintings and in citrus-themed illustrations.

How to Memorize "lemon"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'lemon', visualize a small, yellow fruit with a sour taste.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lemon' with the smell and taste of fresh citrus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Lemons are Lively, Energetic, Mellow, and Oval'.

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