Meaning & use

lind

noun·Advanced

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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