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lime wedges,


Meanings
  • noun

    Thin slices or wedges of a lime used as a garnish or to add flavor to cocktails or dishes.

    - "A margarita glass rimmed with salt and filled with lime wedges."
    - "The bartender dropped a lime wedge into my beer for an extra twist of flavor."

Variants
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wedge , wedge shot , wedges , wedged , wedging , flying wedge , flying wedges
Etymology
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The word 'lime' comes from Old English 'lim' meaning 'lime' or 'chalk'. The term 'wedge' refers to the shape of the slices.


Trivia
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  1. A lime tree can produce fruit for up to 50 years.

  2. Lime wedges are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

  3. The largest lime in the world was grown in Mexico and weighed over 3 pounds.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lime juice: The juice extracted from a lime fruit, used for cooking, baking, and as a flavoring agent in various beverages and dishes.

  2. Lime zest: The outer layer of a lime peel, often used for flavoring food or as a garnish.


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Lime wedges are commonly used as a garnish in various cuisines, particularly in Latin American and Caribbean cultures. They are often served with tequila-based cocktails, such as margaritas.

How to Memorize "lime wedges,"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a margarita glass with salt around the rim and a lime wedge on the side.

  2. associate

    - Associate lime wedges with tequila-based cocktails or dishes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'Limes In Margaritas' to help remember the association between lime wedges and margaritas.


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