English Explanatory Dictionary

Ogeechee lime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A species of tupelo (Nyssa ogeche) which grows in swamps in Georgia and Florida.
  2. Its acid, olive-shaped, drupaceous fruit.

Word forms

Ogeechee lime Ogeechee limes

Etymology

Named after the Ogeechee River in Georgia, USA.

Synonyms

Nyssa capitata river lime ogeechee lime tree sour gum wild lime
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