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Lincoln green
Lincolniana
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Lincs.
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lindane
linden
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linden

lin·den [ líndən ] (plural lin·dens or lin·den)


noun 
Definition:
 
U.S. tree with fragrant leaves: a deciduous hardwood tree with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of white, yellowish or green flowers, often planted for shade or ornament, or grown for timber. Native to: northern hemisphere.  Genus Tilia.
Canadian term  lime3


[Late 16th century. <linden "made of linden wood" < Old English lind "linden" < Germanic]
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