Meaning & use

Linden

noun·Everyday

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A deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, also known as the lime tree or basswood.

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Rows of linden trees lined the old boulevard.

Bees swarmed around the linden's sweet-smelling blossoms in early summer.

A note on using this word

Linden wood is prized by woodcarvers for being soft, light, and easy to work, and linden flowers are often dried to make an herbal tea.

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lime treebasswood

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