Lima

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The capital city of Peru, in South America. Lima bean a - (Bot.) 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.

Noun

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Lima - capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century Synonyms: capital of Peru

capital of Peru, national capital, Peru, Republic of Peru