English elm
- noun
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olmo inglés
- The English elm is known for its tall, graceful shape and dense foliage.
Examples
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Diseases such as Dutch elm disease have greatly reduced the number of English elms across Europe.
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Many historic parks in Britain are lined with English elms dating back centuries.
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The English elm is known for its broad canopy.
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Many English elms line the streets of London.
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The English elm is a popular tree choice in urban parks due to its large size and shade.
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Many historic parks in Britain are lined with English elms dating back centuries.
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Diseases such as Dutch elm disease have greatly reduced the number of English elms across Europe.
Synonyms
A large European elm tree with wide branches and rough leaves
A broad, spreading tree with rough leaves that grows naturally in Europe and is often planted in parks
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'English' (pertaining to England) with 'elm' (a type of tree): it denotes an elm associated with England or of that species. This noun–modifier composition (place/adjective + noun indicating type) is a common, cross-linguistic pattern and will be understandable to a B1 learner who knows the two constituent words.
Etymology
English elm got its name because this tall elm was very common in England and in old parks, so people began to call that type the English elm to show where it was most seen. That's why the name now means that European elm tree often planted in parks and streets.
