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linden
noun lin·den \ˈlin-dən\
: a type of tree that has large heart-shaped leaves and yellowish flowers
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1
: any of a genus (Tilia of the family Tiliaceae, the linden family) of deciduous trees of temperate regions that have cordate leaves and a winglike bract attached to the peduncle of the flower and fruit and that are often planted as ornamental and shade trees: as a : a commonly cultivated European tree (T. europaea syn. T. vulgaris) much used for ornamental planting b : a tree (T. americana) chiefly of the central and eastern United States —called also basswood
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: the light fine-grained white wood of a linden; especially : basswood 2
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Origin of LINDEN
Middle English, made of linden wood, from Old English, from lind linden tree; probably akin to Old English līthe gentle — more at lithe
First Known Use: 1577
Linden
geographical name Lin·den \ˈlin-dən\
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city NE New Jersey SSW of Elizabeth pop 40,499
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linden
noun lin·den \ˈlin-dən\
Definition of LINDEN for Kids
: a shade tree with heart-shaped leaves and drooping clusters of yellowish white flowers
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