lemony
pronunciation
How to pronounce lemony in British English:
UK [ˈleməni]
How to pronounce lemony in American English:
US [ˈleməni]
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- Adjective:
- tasting sour like a lemon
Word Origin
- lemony (adj.)
- 1846, from lemon (n.1) + -y (2). In Australia/New Zealand slang, also "irritated, angry" (1941).
Example
- 1. Wild sorrel : this slightly bitter herb adds a lemony flavour to cooking , and goes well with fish dishes .
- 2. Back in my room , I nursed a tall glass of pomegranate juice . My lips puckered from munching lemony pistachios from an elegantly woven tray -- they were the best I 've ever tasted ( and I am a pistachio connoisseur ) .
- 3. But some book discussions scream for cocktails , really glamorous ones with lemony bits and infused vodkas and lots of non-essential shaking .
- 4. One supposedly expert member of its panel described a glass of water as having a " fresh , sweet lemony aroma " .
- 5. We declined dessert , opting instead for mint tea and some heavenly rose-flavoured macaroons and jellies , but as we finished our wine , a confection of griottines and lemony panna cotta appeared , around which in neat chocolate calligraphy were the words " happy anniversary " .