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linden vs American lime

American lime vs linden

linden and American lime both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
linden Yes No No No
American lime Yes No No No
As nouns, American lime is a hyponym of linden; that is, American lime is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than linden:
  • linden: any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
  • American lime: large American shade tree with large dark green leaves and rounded crown
linden (noun) American lime (noun)
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber large American shade tree with large dark green leaves and rounded crown
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
Difference between linden and American lime

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