noun
linden
LIHN-duhn
noun
1
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers; also called the lime tree.
"Bees swarmed around the flowering linden in June."
2
The pale, soft wood produced by this tree.
"The carving was made from linden, prized for how easily it takes fine detail."
adj
1
Made from the wood of the linden tree.
"The instrument had a linden body."
How to Use Linden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lime tree — a tree known for its heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers, and soft wood used in carving.
Common mistake
The "lime tree" here is unrelated to the citrus lime fruit tree — same name, different plant.
Word Forms
lindens plural
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Etymology
From Old English linden, an adjective built from lind ("linden tree"); over time English speakers began using it directly as the tree's name.