Meaning & use
lind
An archaic or poetic word for the linden or lime tree, valued for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers.
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The old ballad described lovers meeting beneath the shade of a spreading lind.
Rows of linds lined the avenue, their pale flowers scenting the summer air.
A note on using this word
Lind survives mainly in older poetry and place names; modern writers almost always use 'linden' instead.
Words with a similar meaning
lindenlime tree
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