Elm

[elm] or [ɛlm]

Definition

(noun.) any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees.

(noun.) hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture.

Checker: Ronnie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A tree of the genus Ulmus, of several species, much used as a shade tree, particularly in America. The English elm is Ulmus campestris; the common American or white elm is U. Americana; the slippery or red elm, U. fulva.

Editor: Nolan

Definition

n. a genus of trees of the natural order Ulmace with serrated leaves unequal at the base and small flowers growing in clusters appearing before the leaves.—adjs. Elm′en made of elm; Elm′y abounding with elms.

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