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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several trees of the genus Tilia; the lindens, especially Tilia americana, the American basswood. US
2. 2
   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 wordnet
3. 3
   soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ebonylimelime treelimewoodlindenlinden

Etymology

From bass (“fibrous inner bark”) + wood.

Related phrases

american basswoodtilia americana

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