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, basswood, lime, lime tree

Derived forms: linden trees

Type of: tree

Part of: genus Tilia, Tilia

Encyclopedia: Linden tree