American linden

noun

See under linden(def 1).

Origin of American linden

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Definition for american linden (2 of 2)

linden
[ lin-duh n ]
/ ˈlɪn dən /

noun

any tree of the genus Tilia, as T. americana (American linden) or T. europaea (European linden), having fragrant yellowish-white flowers and heart-shaped leaves, grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Compare linden family.
the soft, light, white wood of any of these trees, used for making furniture and in the construction of houses, boxes, etc.

Origin of linden

1570–80; noun use of obsolete linden (adj.) of the lime tree, Middle English, Old English. See lime3, -en2

British Dictionary definitions for american linden

linden
/ (ˈlɪndən) /

noun

any of various tiliaceous deciduous trees of the N temperate genus Tilia, having heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant yellowish flowers: cultivated for timber and as shade trees See also lime 3, basswood

Word Origin for linden

C16: n use of obsolete adj linden, from Old English linde lime tree