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the small, semitropical, evergreen tree Citrus limon of Rutaceae family; lemon tree.
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its small, egg-shaped, edible fruit with a pale-yellow rind and a juicy, sour pulp, rich in ascorbic acid; lemon.
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another tree of the same family, Citrus medica.
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its edible fruit.
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ಎಳೆಯ ನಿಂಬೆಯ ಕಾಯಿ eḷeya nimbeya kāyi (fig.) a person that is immature or is entirely new to a particular trade, occupation, activity, etc.