linden
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈlɪndən/
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tilo
- Above, over Pelonker-Strasse, among linden trees bedecked with clumps of mistletoe, a flock of ducks was circling.
- linden tree
Examples
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The west wind rattled the linden branches against the window panes outside.
Fiction book (1991) -
And the street here is the famous Unter den Linden, named after the linden trees, which they've replanted now.
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The linden trees are turning yellow.
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Along the bank, he saw dark linden trees.
Fiction book (1993) -
Outside the screen door, a cardinal sang in the linden.
Academic text (2010) -
We cowered outside under the linden trees and dared not even smoke.
Fiction book (1993) -
The Austin Healey was still there, across the lawn, at the head of the row of linden trees.
Fiction book (2000) -
Quietly, the lindens swayed on the other side of the street.
Fiction book (2002) -
Brys leaned against the slender linden tree, pressed his back against the rough bark.
Fiction book (1992) -
The sweet scent of the linden flowers filled the air during springtime.
Synonyms
4
6.2
A large tree with heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant yellow flowers
1
6.2
A large leafy tree with heart-shaped leaves and sweet-smelling yellow flowers often planted for shade
1
3.0
A large tree with heart-shaped leaves and sweet-smelling flowers used for timber
A large tree with heart-shaped leaves and sweet-smelling flowers
Compounds
1
6.2
A large leafy tree with heart-shaped leaves and sweet-smelling yellow flowers often planted for shade
- Specialized
A group of trees and shrubs that often have scented flowers and soft wood
A medium-sized tree from Japan with broad leaves and fragrant pale flowers often planted in gardens
- Specialized
A large European tree with small dark green leaves grown for its shade and beauty
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Linden comes from old German words lind or linde, which meant 'soft' and were used as the name of the tree; people remembered the tree for its soft leaves and sweet-smelling flowers, so linden means this kind of tree.