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Spanish Lime (Noun)

Round one-inch Caribbean fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp; eaten like grapes.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The Spanish lime is a popular fruit among locals and tourists alike in the Caribbean.
She carefully peeled the Spanish lime and popped it into her mouth, savoring the sweet tasting pulp.
In the summer, Spanish limes are abundant in the markets of Puerto Rico, where they're often eaten as a refreshing snack.
The Spanish lime, also known as the genip or mamoncillo, is a small, round fruit with a unique flavor and texture.
Children in the Dominican Republic love to eat Spanish limes, often sucking on the pulp and then spitting out the seeds.

Tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp.

Nouns denoting plants.

The Spanish lime tree is a popular ornamental in tropical landscapes due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
In some parts of the Caribbean, the fruit of the Spanish lime is eaten raw or used to make jams and preserves.
The Spanish lime tree is a relatively small evergreen that grows up to 15 meters tall in its native habitat.
Spanish lime is also known as genip or melicoccus bijugatus, and its fruit is a favorite among children in many tropical countries.
In traditional medicine, the leaves and bark of the Spanish lime tree are used to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.