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linden

1

[ lin-duhn ]

noun

  1. any tree of the genus Tilia, as T. americana American linden or T. europaea European linden, having fragrant yellowish-white flowers and heart-shaped leaves, grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Compare linden family.
  2. the soft, light, white wood of any of these trees, used for making furniture and in the construction of houses, boxes, etc.


Linden

2

[ lin-duhn ]

noun

  1. a city in NE New Jersey, near Newark.

linden

/ ˈlɪndən /

noun

  1. any of various tiliaceous deciduous trees of the N temperate genus Tilia, having heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant yellowish flowers: cultivated for timber and as shade trees See also lime 3 basswood
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of linden1

1570–80; noun use of obsolete linden (adj.) of the lime tree, Middle English, Old English. See lime 3, -en 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of linden1

C16: n use of obsolete adj linden, from Old English linde lime tree
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Example Sentences

To hold it all together, a linden framework with sophisticated metal pivots for tightening was affixed to the back of each painting, to prevent warping.

The samples included DNA from threatened species such as hedgehogs and songbirds; ash, linden, and oak trees; and crops such as wheat and cabbage.

They plant magnolias, oaks, elms, ginkgos and lindens among others.

On its broad tree-lined avenues, redolent of linden blossom, where stray cats slither and a golden light bathes the gray-green, ocher and light blue buildings, a semblance of everyday life has returned.

The renovation also has replaced engraved names of participating countries and casualty figures with stainless steel letters, refinished stainless-steel statues, upgraded the memorial’s lighting and planted fresh linden and juniper trees.

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