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Ulmus glabra

Ulmus glabra

8.9
A large elm tree often planted in parks and gardens for shade
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : olmo glabro
  • Several old Ulmus glabra trees line the pathways of the city park.

Examples

  • Gardeners often choose Ulmus glabra for its broad, spreading crown.

  • The Ulmus glabra can reach impressive heights when mature.

  • The Ulmus glabra is known for its broad canopy.

  • Many parks feature the Ulmus glabra for shade.

  • Many parks feature the Ulmus glabra because it provides excellent shade for visitors.

  • Gardeners often choose Ulmus glabra for its broad, spreading crown, which offers a cool area beneath.

  • In the city park, several old Ulmus glabra trees provide shade on sunny days.

Synonyms

wych elm
vsUlmus glabra
  • UK
9.5

A large tree from Europe and Asia with broad leaves often grown for shade

is the same species name but in a different written form
witch elm
vsUlmus glabra
  • UK
8.8

A European elm tree with wide branches used for shade

is the same species name but in a different written form

Surface Forms

Ulmus glabra singular
Ulmus glabras plural

Morphology

Ulmus + glabra

This is a Latin binomial (genus + specific epithet). If a learner knows 'Ulmus' = elm and the epithet 'glabra' (meaning smooth/without hairs), they can infer it names a particular kind of elm, so the broad category is compositional. However, the epithet is Latin and not a common English word and the label functions as a proper scientific name, so a B1 learner would not reliably recover the precise sense without prior exposure.

Etymology

Ulmus glabra comes from Latin: Ulmus means 'elm' and glabra means 'smooth', a word likely used because this elm has smooth leaves or twigs. So the name literally means 'smooth elm' and helps you remember this species of tree.