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lin·den \ˈlindən\ noun (-s) Etymology: probably from (assumed) obsolete English linden, adjective, made of linden wood, from Middle English linden, from Old English, from lind + -en 1. : a tree of the genus Tilia: as a. : a large European tree (T. europaea) that is usually thought to be a natural hybrid and is much used for ornamental and street planting — called also European linden, lime b. : a tall forest tree (T. americana or T. glabra) of eastern and central No. America — called also American linden, basswood: see tree illustration 2. : the light soft fine-grained white wood of linden; especially : basswood 1b [linden 1: branch with bract and fruit] |