lemon
le muhn
- 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
- Can't decide whether that "previously owned" car in the dealer's lot is a lemon? Call Auto Critic and have it dispatch a mobile inspection unit to check out the used car, van or .
- From the first sip of the proffered aperitif at El Bulli a frozen gin with hot lemon fizz you know you're in for something different.
- Rum Collins (Thunderball): Two ounces light rum, a juiced lime, a tablespoon of powdered sugar, carbonated water, a sliced lemon and a cherry.