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
They acquired big houses on streets named Harvard and Yale that were lined with elm, ash, sycamore, and linden and posted with signs barring all but essential wagon traffic.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
The 48-year-old army veteran is crouched low in an alleyway in Columbus, Ohio's Linden neighbourhood.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
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
Linden moved about seven times in nine years around the Sacramento area.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
It said the investigation concluded that Carragher did not cover up any complaint concerning Jordan Linden.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The conductor stepped down to the lower steps and shouted, “All aboard, for Woodlawn, Jefferson, Lassiter, Hughes Springs, Linden, Red Hill, Maud, Wake Village, and Texarkana.”
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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