lime oil

noun

: 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

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!