Etymology

makrut lime

Today it means: A type of Southeast Asian lime with small, fragrant fruits, and the leaves of which are used in cooking for their citrus flavor. Full definition →

Thai มะกรูด
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  1. Thai · borrowed fromมะกรูด
  2. English todaymakrut lime

From Thai มะกรูด (má-grùut) + English lime.

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