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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch limoen, from Middle French limon. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /liˈmun/
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  • Hyphenation: li‧moen
  • Rhymes: -un

Noun

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limoen m (plural limoenen, diminutive limoentje n)

 
Limoenen
Limes
  1. lime (a green citrus fruit)
    Synonym: lemmetje
  2. (uncountable) lime (green color)
    Synonym: limoengroen

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: lemoen
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: lemuna
  • Negerhollands: lamuntši, lamuntje (from the diminutive)
    • Virgin Islands Creole: lamuntsi (dated)
  • Lokono: limóna
  • Caribbean Javanese: limun
  • Papiamentu: lamunchi (from the diminutive)
  • Sranan Tongo: lemki (from the diminutive)