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
When finished, each skinny routed channel also became a precise template for carving a narrow piece of fresh basswood — the American equivalent of European linden — of exactly the same dimensions.
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
On a shelf I find a book of landscapes filled with illustrations of every stinking tree that grows: sycamore, linden, aspen, willow, fir, tulip poplar, chestnut, elm, spruce, pine.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Moggach added that Linden was now aware that his behaviour "simply was unacceptable and he overstepped certain boundaries."
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
One man, who joined the SYP at the same time as Linden as a teenager, said Linden's touching, on the face or the cheek or the neck, was "relentless".
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
“On a cruise you have about three minutes to prove that you are worth staying for the next 40,” said Michael Linden, founder and chief executive of talent agency Oakdale Entertainment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Professional marathoners like 2020 bronze medalist Molly Seidel and 2018 Boston Marathon champion Des Linden, who have moved from road racing to trail running, are leading the charge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Von Linden is about the same age as the intelligence officer who recruited me.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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