A white, earthlike substance obtained esp. by the action of heat upon limestone, marble, etc., and used in making cement, mortar, etc.

生石灰(=quicklime)。

A white powder made by treating quicklime with water.

熟石灰。

A sticky substance smeared on twigs to catch small birds.

黏鸟胶(=birdlime)。

To apply lime to, as land.

涂石灰于(地)。

To catch, as birds, with birdlime.

用黏鸟胶捕(鸟)。

A tree bearing a small, lemonlike fruit; also, the fruit.

【植】宜母子树；莱姆树；莱姆；酸橙。

The linden tree, much used for shade and ornament.

菩提树。