noun
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.
タイ料理にはコブミカンの葉がよく使われる。
Kaffir lime leaves are often used in Thai cuisine.
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.