Definitions for LEMON
ˈlɛm ənlemon

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lemonnoun

   yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

2. gamboge, lemon, lemon yellow, maizenoun

   a strong yellow color

3. lemon, lemon tree, Citrus limonnoun

   a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit

4. lemonnoun

   a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons

5. lemon, stinkernoun

   an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lemonnoun

   A yellowish citrus fruit.

2. lemonnoun

   A semitropical evergreen tree that bears such fruits.

3. lemonnoun

   A taste or flavour/flavor of lemons.

4. lemonnoun

   A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.

5. lemonnoun

   A defective or inadequate item.

   He didn't realise until he'd paid for it that the car was a lemon.

6. lemonnoun

   favour, favor.

   A thousand quid for that motor? Do me a lemon, I could get it for half that.

7. lemonnoun

   A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex.

8. lemonadjective

   Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.

9. lemonadjective

   Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

10. Etymology: From lymon, from ليمون or, from لیمو. Cognate with निम्ब.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LEMONnoun

   Etymology: limon, French; limonium, low Latin.

   1. The fruit of the lemon-tree.

   The juice of lemons is more cooling and astringent than that of oranges. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   The dyers use it for dying of bright yellows and lemon colours. John Mortimer, Husbandry.

   Bear me, Pomona!
   To where the lemon and the piercing lime,
   With the deep orange, glowing through the green,
   Their lighter glories blend. James Thomson, Sermons.

   2. The tree that bears lemons.

   The lemon tree hath large stiff leaves; the flower consists of many leaves, which expand in form of a rose: the fruit is almost of an oval figure, and divided into several cells, in which are lodged hard seeds, surrounded by a thick fleshy substance, which, for the most part, is full of an acid juice. There are many varieties of this tree, and the fruit is yearly imported from Lisbon in great plenty. Philip Miller.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lemon

   The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia, primarily Northeast India (Assam), Northern Myanmar or China.The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. The pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, with a pH of around 2.2, giving it a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lemon

   A lemon is a small evergreen tree or its small oval yellow fruit. The tree is native to South Asia primarily from Northeastern India. The fruit's juice, pulp, and peel are used in a variety of ways, such as culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world. It is known for its distinctive sour taste and high vitamin C content. In slang terms, a 'lemon' can also refer to a product that is found to be defective after purchase.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lemonnoun

   an oval or roundish fruit resembling the orange, and containing a pulp usually intensely acid. It is produced by a tropical tree of the genus Citrus, the common fruit known in commerce being that of the species C. Limonum or C. Medica (var. Limonum). There are many varieties of the fruit, some of which are sweet

2. Lemonnoun

   the tree which bears lemons; the lemon tree

3. Etymology: [F. limon, Per. lmn; cf. Ar. laimn, Sp. limon, It. limone. Cf. Lime a fruit.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lemon

   The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia, and the tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit. The fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lemon

   lem′un, n. an oval fruit resembling the orange, with an acid pulp: the tree that bears lemons.—n. Lemonade′, a drink made of lemon-juice, water, and sugar.—adj. Lem′on-col′oured, having the colour of a ripe lemon.—ns. Lem′on-grass, a fragrant perennial grass, in India, Arabia, &c., yielding an essential oil used in perfumery; Lem′on-squash, unfervescent lemonade; Lem′on-squeez′er, a small hand-press for extracting the juice of lemons; Lem′on-yell′ow, a clear, pale yellow colour. [Fr. limon—Ar. līmūn.]

CrunchBaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lemon

   Lemon Wallet is a digital wallet that helps you spend smarter.The Smarter Wallet from Lemon turns your smartphone into a digital wallet that organizes and stores your IDs, credit cards, loyalty cards, receipts, coupons and more, so you can access what you need more conveniently, and you’re always backed up in case your wallet is lost or stolen.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lemon

   A type of cultivar, plant, seed, shrub and tree.

   Lemon juice and rind are used to make marmalade.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 24, 2016  

2. ---

   lemon

   A type of fruit.

   Lemons are used worldwide and are an edible food sold in fruit markets around the world.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 24, 2016  

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LEMON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lemon is ranked #2393 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Lemon surname appeared 15,140 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 would have the surname Lemon.
   
   61.9% or 9,375 total occurrences were White.
   29.5% or 4,480 total occurrences were Black.
   4.8% or 730 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.3% or 350 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 111 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.6% or 95 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Artifact
   • Citrus
   • Citrus Fruit
   • Flavor
   • Yellow

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'LEMON' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4464

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'LEMON' in Nouns Frequency: #2476

Anagrams for LEMON »

1. melon

2. monel

How to pronounce LEMON?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say LEMON in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of LEMON in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of LEMON in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of LEMON in a Sentence

1. Katie Webster:

   This creamy Roasted Garlic hummus has two whole heads of roasted garlic added to it. It has the perfect balance of lemon, tahini and garlic and always wins rave reviews.

2. Steve Lui:

   When we cut (the lemon), it was okay, it’s our fault for not seeing it when it went out to the table, and then they took the video.

3. The President:

   Kevin Madden, a Republican strategist, told CNN's Don Lemon on Thursday night, also finding nothing likely to change the trajectory of the special counsel investigation.The documents will also renew attention on the odd relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.That's because while noting Trump's denial about notorious allegations that he watched prostitutes engage in lewd behavior in a Moscow hotel, they include a bizarre comment by the President about an undated conversation with Putin.

4. Caroline Cederquist:

   If you're looking for a lower calorie alternative, avoid the flavored vodkas and spiced rums and go for the original or 'plain' option offered, if you are looking for a flavor boost, try low-calorie mixers like a flavored seltzer or fresh squeezed lemon or lime. This will provide the taste without the calories.

5. Ana Suda:

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=LEMON
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lemon
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=LEMON
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LEMON
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=LEMON
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=LEMON
9. ^ CrunchBase
   https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/lemon
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html