lemmus lemmus
- n notable for mass migrations even into the sea where many drown
lemna
- n minute aquatic herbs floating on or below the water surface of still water consisting of a leaflike frond or plant body and single root
lemna minor
- n of temperate regions except eastern Asia and Australia
lemna trisulca
- n cosmopolitan in temperate regions except North America
lemnos
- n a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea; famous for a reddish-brown clay that has medicinal properties
lemon
- n yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
- n a strong yellow color
- n a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit
- n a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons
- n an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory
lemon-scented gum
- n similar to but smaller than the spotted gum and having lemon-scented leaves
lemon balm
- n bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America
- n lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punches
lemon butter
- n clarified butter browned slowly and seasoned with lemon juice and parsley
lemon cheese
- n a conserve with a thick consistency; made with lemons and butter and eggs and sugar
lemon curd
- n a conserve with a thick consistency; made with lemons and butter and eggs and sugar