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elm vs American elm

American elm vs elm

elm and American elm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elm Yes No No No
American elm Yes No No No
As nouns, American elm is a hyponym of elm; that is, American elm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elm:
  • elm: any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
  • American elm: large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America
elm (noun) American elm (noun)
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
Difference between elm and American elm

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