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elm

[ elm ]

noun

  1. any tree of the genus Ulmus, as U. procera English elm, characterized by the gradually spreading columnar manner of growth of its branches. Compare American elm, elm family.
  2. the wood of such a tree.


elm

/ ɛ /

noun

  1. any ulmaceous tree of the genus Ulmus, occurring in the N hemisphere, having serrated leaves and winged fruits (samaras): cultivated for shade, ornament, and timber
  2. the hard heavy wood of this tree
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of elm1

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old High German elm; akin to Old Norse almr, Latin ulmus
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of elm1

Old English elm; related to Old Norse almr, Old High German elm, Latin ulmus
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An outdoor stage, which stands where the motel swimming pool was, is flanked by 10 elm trees and assorted kid-friendly games.

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A group of Westchester residents say they are freaked out as someone keeps shooting crows in a neighborhood elm tree.

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While other trees on her property remained, like the massive elm that frames her home, the loss of the oaks was heavy.

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First, it was a driver of a sedan slowing down to a crawl and pointing as they passed the Spanish-style mansion, draped in elm leaves and hidden behind a privacy fence.

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The backyard lawn took up most of the sun, and the front yard lawn, heavily shaded by the stately elm trees lining the block, was so compacted and sun-deprived “it was basically already dead.”

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