linden
lin·den / ˈlindən/ • n. a deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish blossoms, native to north temperate regions. The pale soft timber is used for carving and furniture. See also basswood. • Genus Tilia, family Tiliaceae: many species, including the American linden (T. americana) and the European linden (T. europaea).
linden
linden lime-tree. XVI. In linden tree — Du. linde-, †lindenboom, G. lindenbaum, f. linde (with wk. inflexion) + boom, baum tree (BEAM.) The first el. corr. to OE. lind(e) lime-tree, shield, ON. lind.
Linden
Lin·den / ˈlindən/ an industrial city in northeastern New Jersey, south of Elizabeth, noted for its oil refineries; pop. 36,701.
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