Lime vs. Bergamot

Lime vs. Bergamot — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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

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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