Meaning & use
Lemony
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Having the flavor, scent, or tartness of lemons.
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The cake had a bright, lemony flavor that cut through the sweetness of the icing.
A lemony scent filled the kitchen as she zested the fruit.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in cooking and cleaning-product descriptions to signal a fresh, tart, citrus quality.
Words with a similar meaning
citrusy
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