Rangpur Lime (Noun)
Meaning
Hybrid between mandarin orange and lemon having very acid fruit with orange peel.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rangpur lime, a hybrid of mandarin orange and lemon, was used to make the sour and citrusy marmalade.
- The fruit she squeezed for the cocktail was a rangpur lime, whose juice added an intense citrus flavor to the drink.
- His experiments in the kitchen led him to conclude that rangpur lime was the perfect complement to tequila in his signature cocktail.
- The rangpur lime peel in the recipe added a fragrant orange scent that was distinct from using regular lemons.
- Adding a slice of rangpur lime to the iced tea infused a subtle citrus flavor and a vibrant orange hue.