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lemon

noun (FRUIT)
 
 
/ˈlem.ən/

Definition

A2 [C or U] an oval fruit that has a thick, yellow skin and sour juice: For this recipe you need the juice of two lemons. Would you like a slice of lemon in your tea? lemon juiceTypes of fruit [U] the juice of a lemon or a drink made from this juiceSoft drinks
(Definition of lemon noun (FRUIT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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