n an autosomal recessive form of muscular dystrophy that appears anywhere from late childhood to middle age; characterized by progressive muscular weakness beginning either in the shoulder or pelvic girdle; usually progresses slowly with cardiopulmonary complications in the later stages
n a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
n a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
n a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
n any of various related trees bearing limes
n any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
n the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
v spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
v cover with lime so as to induce growth
lime the lawn