lin·den /ˈlɪndən/
菩提樹
Lin·den n. Bot. (a) A handsome tree (Tilia Europæa), having cymes of light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves. The tree is common in Europe. (b) In America, the basswood, or Tilia Americana.
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linden
n 1: soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used
in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
[syn: basswood]
2: 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 [syn: linden tree, basswood, lime, lime tree]