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 linden tree's fragrant blossoms attracted bees";
   - linden tree, basswood, 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 linden for its ease of carving and fine grain";
   - basswood

Derived forms: lindens

Type of: tree, wood

Part of: genus Tilia, Tilia

Encyclopedia: Linden, New Zealand