lime

Any of various related trees bearing limes.

A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.

A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.

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.

A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds.

The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees.

Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds.

Cover with lime so as to induce growth.

“lime the lawn”