# lime vs lind

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lime
*noun · IPA /laɪm/ · frequency rank #8,814*
Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

### lind
*noun · IPA /lɪnd/ · frequency rank #36,225*
The lime tree, or linden tree.

## Source
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