Phrase guide

slippery elm

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A North American elm tree of species Ulmus rubra, with a mucilaginous and slightly aromatic inner bark.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: red elm, gray elm, soft elm, moose elm, Indian elm

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A malvaceous shrub from the Pacific coast of Northern America (Fremontodendron californicum)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: California flannelbush, California fremontia, flannel flower

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: red elm, Ulmus rubra

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: elm, elm tree

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