Persian lime

noun

A hybrid citrus fruit, Citrus × latifolia, a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon).

Similar
Bearss' limeTahiti lime
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Meanings

nounPersian lime (plural Persian limes)

plural Persian limes

  1. A hybrid citrus fruit, Citrus × latifolia, a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon).

    Synonyms: Bearss' lime, Tahiti lime

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA hybrid citrus fruit, Citrus × latifolia, a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon).

Similar
Bearss' limeTahiti lime
Also see
bearss' limetahiti lime
Cite this entry
APA

Persian lime. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Persian%20lime

MLA

“Persian lime.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Persian%20lime. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Persian lime,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Persian%20lime.

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