单词 | lemon |
释义 | Word Frequency lemon(ˈlɛmən) noun 1. a small Asian evergreen tree, Citrus limon, widely cultivated in warm and tropical regions, having pale green glossy leaves and edible fruits ▶ Related adjectives: citric, citrine, citrous2. a. the yellow oval fruit of this tree, having juicy acidic flesh rich in vitaminC b. (as modifier) a lemon jelly 3. Also called: lemon yellow a. a greenish-yellow or strong yellow colour b. (as adjective) lemon wallpaper 4. a distinctive tart flavour made from or in imitation of the lemon 5. slang a person or thing considered to be useless or defective Derived forms lemonish (ˈlemonish) adjective lemon-like (ˈlemon-ˌlike) adjective Word origin C14: from Medieval Latin lemōn-, from Arabic laymūn |
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