kaffir lime

noun

variants or Kaffir lime
: a citrus tree (Citrus hystrix) of southeastern Asia having aromatic leaves and roundish thick-rinded green fruits used especially in Thai cooking
also : its leaves or fruit see usage paragraph at kaffir

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Learn to make mouthwatering morsels, like prawns with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass or beef empanadas, and let the lush landscapes on the cookbook’s pages inspire your next trip. AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025 The tingle of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal ride the sour pop that springs right up into your sinuses and evokes fragrant memories of Thailand. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The sauce blends coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, and chili for a fusion of bold tropical flavors, showcasing Thailand’s coastal bounty. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil. Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kaffir lime

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kaffir lime was in 1910

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“Kaffir lime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaffir%20lime. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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