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Tilia americana

Tilia americana

9.6
A large American tree with dark green leaves that gives shade
  • noun
  • /ˈtɪliə əˈmɛrɪkənə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Tilia americana in the park provides excellent shade on hot summer days.

Examples

  • In some regions, Tilia americana is preferred for its attractive foliage and fast growth.

  • The Tilia americana provides excellent shade in the summer.

  • Botanists studied the growth patterns of Tilia americana in various climates.

  • Look at that magnificent Tilia americana!

  • The Tilia americana in my backyard grows tall and provides shade during the summer.

  • Many people plant Tilia americana for its large leaves and ability to thrive in urban areas.

  • The Tilia americana tree is known for its rounded crown and lovely scent when in bloom.

Synonyms

American basswood
vsTilia americana
  • US
6.3

A large North American tree with a broad crown, large dark green leaves, and soft wood used for shade

is valued mainly as a shade tree rather than for its soft wood
American lime
vsTilia americana
  • US
6.6

A large tree from North America with dark green leaves that gives shade

is described with a rounded crown and mainly valued for shade

Surface Forms

Tilia americana singular
Tilia americanas plural

Morphology

Tilia + americana

This is a binomial Latin name composed of the genus 'Tilia' (a group of trees) plus the specific epithet 'americana' meaning 'American', so the sense 'an American Tilia / American basswood' is directly derivable from the parts. Scientific Latin naming is a transparent compositional pattern across languages, so a learner who knows the constituents would understand the MWE.

Etymology

Tilia americana comes from the old name Tilia for linden trees and americana, meaning 'from America', so it means 'American linden' or 'American basswood' and helps you remember a large, leafy tree often used as a 'shade tree'.