Definition of Linden

1. Noun. Soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork.

Exact synonyms: Basswood
Substance meronyms: Basswood, Lime, Lime Tree, Linden Tree
Generic synonyms: Wood

2. Noun. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber.

Definition of Linden

1. n. A handsome tree (Tilia Europæa), having cymes of light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves. The tree is common in Europe.

Definition of Linden

1. a tall forest tree [n -S]

Medical Definition of Linden

1. A handsome tree (Tilia Europaea), having cymes of light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves. The tree is common in Europe. In America, the basswood, or Tilia Americana. Origin: Orig. An adj. From lind linden tree, AS. Lind; akin to D. & G. Linde, OHG. Linta, Icel, Sw, & Dan. Lind. Cf. Lime linden. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linden

lincture
lincture
linctures
linctus
linctuses
Lind
lindane
lindane
lindanes
Lindau
Lindau's disease
Lindau's tumour
lindau-von hippel syndrome
Lindbergh
linden (current term)
linden (current term)
lindens
linden family
linden tree
Lindera
Lindera benzoin
Lindesnes
Lindheimera
Lindheimera texana
lindia
lindies
lindiform
Lindner's bodies
linds
Lindsay

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