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lima

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪmə]

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Learn how to use lima in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of bean that is flat and wide. Lima beans are often green or white, and they are soft when cooked. People eat them as part of meals, and they are good for you.

Example

I love eating lima beans with my dinner because they are healthy and tasty.

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I didn’t want to eat lima beans, so I chose carrots instead.

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Do you like to eat lima beans in your soup?

Context: “geography”

(noun) the capital city of Peru in South America. It is a big city with lots of people and interesting places to visit.

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We visited Lima and saw many beautiful buildings and enjoyed the delicious food.

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I never traveled to Lima, so I cannot tell you anything about it.

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What are some fun things to do in Lima?

Context: “science”

(noun) a term used in botany to refer to a specific type of plant or tree. It doesn't refer to a common plant but is used for classification.

Example

The botanist studied a lima tree to understand its growth patterns.

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They didn’t find a lima plant in that part of the forest.

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Can you name some other types of plants that are related to the lima species?

How to pronounce lima

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪmə]

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