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limewood

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The wood from the lime tree or linden tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: basswood, linden wood

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From lime2 (ultimately from Old English lind) + wood.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bois de tilleul — wood from a lime tree or linden tree
  • German: Linde — wood from a lime tree or linden tree
  • German: Lindenholz — wood from a lime tree or linden tree