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Definition lemon in British English

lemon noun

noun
/ˈlemən/
1

fruit with a hard yellow skin and sour juice. It grows on a lemon tree. Lemons are citrus fruits

Example

Add the juice of half a lemon.

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3

something that you buy, especially a car, that does not work properly

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4

someone who is stupid or not effective

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Definition lemon in British English