lime oil
noun
Definition of lime oil
: either of two essential oils obtained from limes and used chiefly as flavoring materials: a : an oil obtained by steam distillation of the juice of the crushed fruit b : a yellow oil resembling lemon oil and obtained by expression of the fresh peel of the fruit
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