单词	limey
释义	limey 1 of 2 noun lim·​ey ˈlī-mē  plural limeys often capitalized 1 slang : a British sailor 2 slang : englishman limey 2 of 2 adjective lim·​ey variant spelling of limy 1 : smeared with or consisting of lime : viscous 2 : containing lime or limestone 3 : resembling or having the qualities of lime Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun The canned version captures all of the peachy/limey/grapefruity refreshment in a single 87 calorie, 250 mL serve for only $2.99. Amanda Schuster, Forbes, 13 May 2021 The herbs in the soup — lemongrass, galangal, a smattering of makrut leaves — waft up and merge into a woodsy-limey perfume. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2021 This week’s pick is a limey, minty, bright Gruner Veltliner from the new Fifth Moon label, an offshoot of Napa’s RD Winery. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2021 Word History Etymology Noun lime-juicer + -y entry 4 First Known Use Noun 1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1 limey noun slang as in lubber Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lubber lime-juicer salt hearty sailor shipmate gob seaman tar powerboater able seaman sailboater swabbie swabby crewman mariner shipman deckhand able-bodied seaman swab seafarer sea dog coxswain navigator jack-tar jack
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