linden
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫɪndən// UK //lˈɪndən// lin·den
n. a type of large tree with heart-shaped leaves and sweet-smelling yellow flowers. In North America, people often call this tree a basswood.
n. any tree of the genus Tilia, characterized by heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, pale-yellow flowers. Often referred to as lime trees in British English and basswood in North American English.
The linden tree provides plenty of shade in the summer.
The street was lined with ancient linden trees that filled the air with a heavy, sweet scent every June.
Schubert's famous song cycle includes a piece about a linden tree, which served as a powerful symbol of memory and longing in German Romantic literature.
Usage
Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'linden honey' or 'linden blossom'.