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1lemon
noun lem·on \ˈle-mən\
: a yellow citrus fruit that has a sour taste
: a bright yellow color
: a product that is not made well : a product that does not work the way it should
Full Definition of LEMON
1
a : an acid fruit that is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry produced by a small thorny citrus tree (Citrus limon) and that has a rind from which an aromatic oil is extracted b : a tree that bears lemons
2
: one (as an automobile) that is unsatisfactory or defective
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Origin of LEMON
Middle English lymon, from Middle French limon, from Medieval Latin limon-, limo, from Arabic laymūn, līmūn, from Persian līmū, līmun
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to LEMON
2lemon
adjective
Definition of LEMON
1
: of the color lemon yellow
2
a : containing lemon b : having the flavor or scent of lemon
First Known Use of LEMON
1598
LEMON Defined for Kids
lemon
noun lem·on \ˈle-mən\
Definition of LEMON for Kids
1
: an oval yellow fruit with a sour juice that is related to the orange and grows on a small spiny tree
2
: something unsatisfactory : dud <The used car was a lemon.>
Medical Dictionary
lemon
noun lem·on \ˈlem-ən\
Medical Definition of LEMON
: an acid fruit that contains citric acid and vitamin C, is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry, and is produced by a small thorny tree of the genus Citrus (C. limon); also : this tree
—lemon adjective
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