Associations to the word «Basswood»

Wiktionary

BASSWOOD, noun. (US) Any of several trees of the genus Tilia; the lindens, especially Tilia americana, the American basswood.

Dictionary definition

BASSWOOD, noun. Soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork.
BASSWOOD, noun. 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.

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