Definitions for: Linden


[n] any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
[n] soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork



Webster (1913) Definition: Lin"den (l[i^]n"den), n. [Orig. an adj. from lind
linden tree, AS. lind; akin to D. & G. linde, OHG. linta,
Icel., Sw., & Dan. lind. Cf. Lime linden.] (Bot.)
(a) A handsome tree (Tilia Europ[ae]a), having cymes of
light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves. The tree
is common in Europe.
(b) In America, the basswood, or Tilia Americana.

Synonyms: basswood, lime, lime tree, linden tree

See Also: American basswood, American lime, cottonwood, genus Tilia, Japanese lime, Japanese linden, linden, silver lime, silver linden, small-leaved lime, small-leaved linden, Tilia, Tilia americana, Tilia cordata, Tilia heterophylla, Tilia japonica, Tilia tomentosa, tree, white basswood, wood

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