Simple Definition of key lime

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key lime

noun

plural key limes
: a small lime that is grown especially in the Florida Keys
key lime pie [=a sweet pie that is usually made with key limes]

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“Key lime.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/key%20lime. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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