Synonyms

lemony

[lem-uhn]

lem·on

[lem-uhn]
noun
1.
the yellowish, acid fruit of a subtropical citrus tree, Citrus limon.
2.
the tree itself.
4.
Informal. a person or thing that proves to be defective, imperfect, or unsatisfactory; dud: His car turned out to be a lemon.
adjective
5.
made of or with lemon.
6.
having the color, taste, or odor of lemon.

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Lemony is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1350–1400; 1905–10 for def. 4; < Medieval Latin lemōnium; replacing Middle English lymon < Medieval Latin līmō, (stem līmōn-) < Persian līmū, līmun

lem·on·ish, adjective
lem·on·like, lem·on·y, adjective
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lemony (ˈlɛmənɪ)
 
adj
1.  having or resembling the taste or colour of a lemon
2.  slang (Austral) angry or irritable

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