Lime vs. Bergamot
Difference Between Lime and Bergamot
Limenoun
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
Bergamotnoun
A tree of the orange family (Citrus × limon, syn. Citrus bergamia), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume.
Limenoun
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
Bergamotnoun
The fruit from the bergamot tree
Limenoun
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.
Bergamotnoun
The essence or perfume made from the fruit.
Limenoun
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Bergamotnoun
A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.
Limenoun
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
Bergamotnoun
Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent:
Limenoun
A light, somewhat yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.
Bergamotnoun
Mentha × piperita, nothosubspecies citrata, more commonly known as bergamot mint
Limeverb
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
Bergamotnoun
Monarda didyma, also known as American bergamot or bee balm.
Limeverb
(transitive) To smear with birdlime.
Bergamotnoun
A variety of pear.
Limeverb
(rare) To ensnare, catch, entrap.
Bergamotnoun
A coarse tapestry, manufactured from flock of cotton or hemp, mixed with ox's or goat's hair.
Limeverb
(transitive) To apply limewash.
Bergamotnoun
small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy
Limeverb
(West Indies) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.
Limeadjective
Containing lime or lime juice.
Limeadjective
Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
Limeadjective
Lime-green.
Limenoun
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
Limenoun
a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
Limenoun
a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
Limenoun
any of various related trees bearing limes
Limenoun
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
Limenoun
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
Limeverb
spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
Limeverb
cover with lime so as to induce growth;
lime the lawn
