1. Eurasian elm closely resembling the American elm; thrives in a moist environment
   "Water elms flourished along the riverbank";
   - Ulmus laevis
    
2. Large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America
   "The water elm provided welcome shade in the town square";
   - American elm, white elm, rock elm, Ulmus americana

Derived forms: water elms

Type of: elm, elm tree

Part of: genus Ulmus, Ulmus

Encyclopedia: Water elm