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   Lima (lēˈmȧ or līˈmȧ), n. The capital city of Peru, in South America.
   
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   Lima bean. (Bot.) (a) A variety of climbing or pole bean (Phaseolus lunatus), which has very large flattish seeds. (b) The seed of this plant, much used for food. -- Lima wood (Bot.), the beautiful dark wood of the South American tree Cæsalpinia echinata.
   
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