kaffir lime

English

kaffir limes

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkæfəɹˌlaɪm/
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Noun

kaffir lime (plural kaffir limes)

Citrus hystrix, a species of fragrant, small lime native to Southeast Asia, the leaves of which are used in cooking for their citrus flavor.

Usage notes

Since the term kaffir is now considered racist and highly offensive in other contexts, many modern references are recommending that the term makrut lime should be used instead.

Synonyms

kieffer lime, makrut, magood

References

kaffir lime on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Citrus hystrix on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Citrus hystrix on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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