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
Outside the narrow window of my convent cell, leaves of linden and oak turned gold and brown and red and fell to the ground with every gust of wind.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
The pair grew up as neighbors in Linden, a small rural community in San Joaquin County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Mr Justice Linden scheduled the next hearing for 23 October, when the case is expected to conclude.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
But with mortgage rates currently above 6% and homes priced at elevated levels, Linden has now shifted her priorities, turning her savings energy toward goals like retirement.
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
At that moment, as though she’d called him up by saying his name, Amadeus von Linden himself turned the corner of the street, walking toward the Place des Hirondelles.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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