Meaning & use
Linden
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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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