Synonyms for lemon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lem-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛm ən

Définition of lemon

Origin : type of citrus fruit, c.1400, lymon, from Old French limon "citrus fruit" (12c.), via Provençal or Italian from Arabic laimun, from Persian limu(n), generic terms for citrus fruits (cf. lime (n.2)); cognate with Sanskrit nimbu "the lime." Slang meaning "a Quaalude" is 1960s, from Lemmon, name of a pharmaceutical company that once manufactured the drug.

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Example sentences :

Pour this into the liquid and add the sugar and the juice of the lemon.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

While pulling, flavor with vanilla and a few drops of lemon.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Season with salt, pepper, and the juice of the lemon or the vinegar.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Throw them into the soup at the last, and also squeeze in the juice of a lemon.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Add a lemon, cut into slices, twelve cloves, and twelve pepper-corns.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Let the lemon remain with the citrons, as it will improve their flavour.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then fill up the cavity with marmalade, or with lemon and sugar.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

The flavour of the lemon will all be boiled out if it is put in too soon.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then add twelve drops of oil of lemon; or more, if it is not strong.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Stir it till quite dissolved, and squeeze into it the juice of a lemon.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Antonyms for lemon

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