\ ˈlī-mē 
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\variants:
or limey
limier; limiest
Definition of limy
1 : smeared with or consisting of lime : viscous
2 : containing lime or limestone
3 : resembling or having the qualities of lime
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The first known use of limy was circa 1552
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