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silver linden

silver linden

8.9
A large tree with leaves that are silver underneath often planted in parks
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlvər ˈlɪndən/
  • UK
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  • I recognized the tree by the white underside of its leaves as a silver linden.

Examples

  • The silver linden is prized for its attractive foliage in parks and gardens.

  • Many city streets are lined with silver linden trees for shade and beauty.

  • The silver linden tree in my backyard is beautiful.

  • Many silver lindens line the streets of Budapest.

  • Many city streets are lined with silver linden trees for shade and beauty.

  • The silver linden is prized for its attractive foliage in parks and gardens.

  • I recognized the tree by the white underside of its leaves as a silver linden.

Synonyms

Tilia tomentosa
vssilver linden
  • Specialized
9.8

A large tree with silvery leaves that are white and soft underneath

is the common ornamental name rather than the Latin term
silver lime
vssilver linden
7.5

A large tree with leaves that are white and soft underneath and often planted in parks

is phrased to stress a silvery-white underside in ornamental contexts

Surface Forms

silver linden singular
silver lindens plural

Morphology

silver + linden

The compound is a straightforward color + noun combination: 'silver' describes a quality of the 'linden' tree (silvery underside/foliage), so the overall meaning is directly inferable from its parts. This compositional pattern (color/attribute + species) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

The name silver linden comes from the pale underside of its leaves: the lower side shines like silver, and linden is the usual name for this kind of tree. So silver linden simply means a linden tree with silvery undersides, often planted for shade and beauty.