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萊姆

简莱姆 · 繁萊姆

Mandarin · pinyin lái mǔ

(loanword) lime

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姆: mǔ · child's governess; matron
莱: lái · goosefoot, weed; fallow field

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2–3 · lai2 mu3

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noun · Etymology 1

lime (fruit) (Classifier: 顆／颗 m)

noun · Etymology 2

Lyme disease

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