lemon

UK /ˈlɛmən/ US /ˈlɛmən/
noun 5adj 3name 3verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

A yellowish citrus fruit.

The juice of Lemmons killeth Warts, but better the water of the ſame juice, diſtilled through a glaſs.

2

A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.

3

A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.

4

Lemon juice.

[J]uſt at the laſt ſcald four or five ſpoonfuls of thick new cream, with a few drops of lemon or vinegar, muſhrooms pickled do well, […]

[S]tir into this, after taking from the fire, two ounces of butter cut into little bits, putting in one piece at a time, and squeeze a few drops of lemon in this sauce.

5

A lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris).

adj

1

Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.

2

Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

3

Smart; cheeky, vocal.

Obviously Emin is not the first public figure to get lemon over tax increases.

verb

1

To flavour with lemon.

You can start the vegetables cooking while you are lemoning the fish.

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