Definitions
A tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant pale flowers.
Word origin
From Middle English linden, from Old English linden (“linden”, adjective), from Proto-Germanic *lindīnaz, from Proto-Germanic *lindō (“linden tree”), equivalent to lind + -en. Cognate with Middle Low German linden (“linden”, adjective), German Low German Linnenboom (“linden-tree”), West Frisian linenbeam (“linden-tree”), German linden (“linden”, adjective). The English noun developed from the adjective.
Used in a sentence
“The linden or lime tree is the favourite haunt of the Elves and cognate beings; and it is not safe to be near it after sunset.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Basswood tree”6 letters
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