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lindens

lindens is the plural of linden.

Meaning of linden

Noun

linden (usually uncountable, plural lindens)

  1. (usually) Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia, having heart-shaped leaves.
    • The linden or lime tree is the favourite haunt of the Elves and cognate beings; and it is not safe to be near it after sunset.1828, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, volume I, London: William Harrison Ainsworth, page 158
  2. (usually) The soft wood of such trees.
    Synonyms:
    basswood, lime

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Questions about lindens

What is lindens the plural of?
Lindens is the plural of linden.

Words near lindens in the dictionary

  1. Lindenmayers
  2. Lindenmuth
  3. Lindenmuths
  4. Lindenow
  5. Lindenow South
  6. lindens
  7. Lindenwold
  8. Linder
  9. lindera
  10. linderanolide
  11. linderas

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