- 1. n a caustic substance produced by heating limestone n a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide n a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds n any of various related trees bearing limes n any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber n the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees v spread birdlime on branches to catch birds v cover with lime so as to induce growth Source: ecdict
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