lemon
(lemən )
Word forms: lemons
1. variable noun A2
A lemon is a bright yellow fruit with very sour juice. Lemons grow on trees in warm countries.
...a slice of lemon.
...oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits.
...lemon juice.
2. uncountable noun A2
Lemon is a drink that tastes of lemons.
3. colour
Lemon is the same as lemon yellow.
4. countable noun
If you think that something is a failure, or not as good or as useful as it should be, you can say that it is a lemon. [informal, disapproval]
He took a little test drive and agreed the car was a lemon.
5. countable noun
If you think that someone looks foolish because they are shy or slow to take action, you can say that they are like a lemon. [British, informal, disapproval]
I just stood there like a lemon.
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Collocations:
lemon peel lemon quarter squeeze a lemon wedge of lemon
Add the cinnamon stick, lime or lemon peel and cardamom pods, lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to make a syrup.
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Stir lemon peel and drained artichokes into the stew.
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Shave in two pieces of lemon peel, stir to combine, and leave to cook for a few minutes, to allow the flavours to infuse.
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Add lemon peel, and sugar or honey if you want it sweeter.
The Sun
Add the milk, vanilla pod, lemon peel and salt and bring almost to a simmer over a medium heat.
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Put the rocket on the plate with the smoked salmon next to it along with the lemon quarter.
The Sun
Add a lemon quarter to each plate.
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Load the roes on to the toast and serve with lemon quarters; they need plenty of lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Squeeze the lemon quarters over the vegetables, adding them to the tin afterwards, along with the pepper rings and asparagus.
The Sun
Squeeze the lemon quarters over the skin, then stuff them into the cavities with half the rosemary and a piece of chilli.
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Or you could just squeeze a lemon into your armpits every morning.
The Sun
Squeeze the lemon quarters over the vegetables, adding them to the tin afterwards, along with the pepper rings and asparagus.
The Sun
Slide it out of the pan on to a plate, sprinkle with a little caster sugar and squeeze the lemon juice on top.
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For the salad, squeeze the lemon into a mixing bowl.
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Squeeze the lemon juice into a mixing bowl.
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Season well and serve with a dollop of tartar sauce and a wedge of lemon.
The Sun
Serve with a wedge of lemon, and good mayonnaise mixed with capers and finely chopped cornichons for an at-home tartare.
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Once the prawns are piping hot, divide between four plates and serve immediately with the rice and a wedge of lemon on the side.
The Sun
A little wedge of lemon will add glamour.
The Sun
Serve with steamed green veg, new potatoes and a wedge of lemon.
The Sun
Translations:
Chinese: 柠檬
Japanese: レモン
- provoke
- provoke a backlash
- provoke a crisis
- provoke a fight
- provoke an argument
- provoke an attack
- provoke anger
- provoke an outcry
- provoke anxiety
- provoke a reaction
- provoke a response
- provoke a riot
- provoke a storm of
- provoke concern
- provoke controversy
- provoke criticism
- provoke curiosity
- provoke debate
- provoke discussion
- provoke emotions
- provoke fear
- provoke feelings
- provoke fury
- provoke hatred
- provoke interest