limoncillo

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. n. In Porto Eico, any one of several trees of the myrtle family, especially Pimenta racemosa, from the leaves of which is distilled the oil used for making bay-rum.
2. n. In the southwestern United States and Mexico, any one of several species of Pectis, especially P. papposa, P. diffusa, and P. uniaristata, small, yellow-flowered composites, with linear glandular-dotted leaves, and a strong odor of lemon. In many localities these plants are used for making beverages and are administered in the form of decoctions as a remedy for fever and ague and for other maladies. Also called lemonweed and romerillo.