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.
the soft, light, white wood of any of these trees, used for making furniture and in the construction of houses, boxes, etc.
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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The wood is linden, and wasn’t native to Egypt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
As for herbal teas, Ziata recommended Steven Smith Teamaker’s Meadow blend, which includes golden Egyptian chamomile flowers, hyssop, Cape rooibos, rose petals and linden flowers.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
The samples included DNA from threatened species such as hedgehogs and songbirds; ash, linden, and oak trees; and crops such as wheat and cabbage.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 5, 2023
It’s a five-block square of Brooklyn with brownstones and linden trees, considered safe as neighborhoods go on this side of Atlantic Avenue.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
Check out: Just 18 miles east of S.B. on the coast highway you’ll find the small town of Carpinteria, which has one of the state’s kid-friendliest beaches and a Main Street vibe along Linden Avenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The restaurants and shops of Linden Square are a more recent addition, having opened in May 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Each paycheck, at least half of it went to rent,” Linden, 32, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
They “didn’t want to stop,” said Sammy Linden, assistant director of teen girls, adding that the teens played until about 10 p.m. when she had to cut it short for bedtime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
I liked to hear the porter call them out, but Linden and Red Hill looked pretty much like Lassiter and Hughes Springs before them.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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