limes

1. a caustic substance produced by heating limestoneSynonyms: calcium hydrate, calcium hydroxide, caustic lime, hydrated lime, lime, lime hydrate, slaked lime

2. a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxideSynonyms: burnt lime, calcined lime, calcium oxide, calx, fluxing lime, lime, quicklime, unslaked lime

3. a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birdsSynonyms: birdlime, lime

4. any of various related trees bearing limesSynonyms: Citrus aurantifolia, lime, lime tree

5. 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 timberSynonyms: basswood, lime, lime tree, linden, linden tree

6. the green acidic fruit of any of various lime treesSynonyms: lime