1. 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
   "The basswood tree's fragrant blossoms attracted bees";
   - linden, linden tree, lime, lime tree
    
2. Soft light-coloured wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
   "The sculptor chose basswood for its ease of carving and fine grain";
   - linden

Derived forms: basswoods

Type of: tree, wood

Part of: genus Tilia, Tilia

Encyclopedia: Basswood, Wisconsin