basswood

[ bas-woo d ]

/ ˈbæsˌwʊd /

any tree of the genus Tilia, especially T. americana, the American linden, having drooping branches and large, toothed, ovate leaves.

the wood of a linden.

Origin of basswood

An Americanism dating back to 1660–70; bass³ + wood¹

I have already explained to Lawrence and Basswood that it is a mistake, and that the widow will be paid all that is due her.

Dave Porter and the Runaways |Edward Stratemeyer
This is the product of the linden or basswood, of all the trees in our forest the one most beloved by the bees.

Locusts and Wild Honey |John Burroughs
Along in July it is excellent to work somewhere in the jurisdiction of a basswood tree.

Wisconsin in Story and Song; |Various
The stone for the Milwaukee court house was taken from the quarries on Basswood island.

Fifty Years In The Northwest |William Henry Carman Folsom

Buckwheat in some places is the main source; in others, basswood, which is of brief duration.

Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained |M. Quinby

basswood

/ (ˈbæsˌwʊd) /

any of several North American linden trees, esp Tilia americana Sometimes shortened to: bass

the soft light-coloured wood of any of these trees, used for furniture

C19: from bass ³; see bast