1. Any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
   "The stately elm tree lined the old city streets";
   - elm tree
    
2. Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
   "The antique chair was crafted from durable elm";
   - elmwood

Derived forms: elms

Type of: tree, wood

Part of: genus Ulmus, Ulmus

Encyclopedia: Elm, New Jersey