limone

lemon

noun lee-MOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Arabic laymūn, via medieval Latin limo.

Usage Note

Limone is masculine (il limone, plural i limoni). In Italian the tree is also called il limone (or il limoneto for a lemon grove). Limone also slang for a long kiss in some regional varieties, though this usage is informal and regional. The adjective for lemon-flavoured is al limone (invariable).

Examples

"Aggiungo il succo di limone al tè."

Natural Translation

I add lemon juice to the tea.

Literal Translation

I-add the juice of lemon to-the tea.

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