Lima /(lē"mȧ [or] lī"mȧ)/
Li·ma
Lima
n.
- The capital city of Peru, in South America.
Phrases & Compounds
- Lima bean
- A variety of climbing or pole bean (Phaseolus lunatus), which has very large flattish seeds.
- Lima wood
- the beautiful dark wood of the South American tree Cæsalpinia echinata.