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Ulmus hollandica

Ulmus hollandica

9.9
A hybrid European elm tree grown to give shade and look nice
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : olmo holandés
  • Several mature Ulmus hollandica trees provide ample shade in the city park.

Examples

  • A disease-resistant variety of Ulmus hollandica has been developed for urban landscaping.

  • The horticulturist explained that Ulmus hollandica cultivars are prized for their adaptability.

  • The Ulmus hollandica is a popular choice for urban landscaping.

  • Many parks feature the Ulmus hollandica for its shade.

  • Many cities plant Ulmus hollandica along streets for its shade and beauty.

  • The Ulmus hollandica thrives in diverse soil conditions, making it ideal for urban areas.

  • In the botanical garden, the Ulmus hollandica offers a splendid display of its leafy canopy.

Synonyms

Dutch elm
vsUlmus hollandica
7.0

A tree from two kinds of elm grown for shade in parks and gardens

refers to the group of related hybrid trees rather than one individual

Surface Forms

Ulmus hollandica singular
Ulmus hollandicas plural

Morphology

Ulmus + hollandica

The string is a Latin binomial combining Ulmus (the elm genus) with hollandica, which is likely a Latinized adjective meaning 'of Holland' — so the overall sense 'a Dutch/Netherlandish elm' is derivable from the parts. However, 'hollandica' is not an English lexical item and the form is in a specialized scientific register (Latin taxonomy), so the meaning is only partially predictable to an average B1 learner without knowledge of Latinized adjectival morphology.

Etymology

Ulmus hollandica comes from Latin: Ulmus is the Latin word for 'elm' and hollandica means 'from Holland' or 'Dutch'. The name gives a clear picture of a type of elm with a Dutch link, so it is easy to remember this is a European hybrid shade tree.