kaffir lime
Refers to the fruit or the tree (Citrus hystrix). Note: 'kaffir' is considered offensive in some contexts; the plant is also called makrut lime.
Kaffir lime leaves are often used in Thai cuisine.
Katakana spelling is standard for this loanword; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
The Japanese name コブミカン is a compound of 瘤 (kobu, 'bump') and 蜜柑 (mikan, 'mandarin orange'), referring to the bumpy skin of the fruit. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.