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elm

Pronunciation: /ɛlm/
(also elm tree)
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Definition of elm

noun

  • a tall deciduous tree which typically has rough serrated leaves and propagates from root suckers.
    • Genus Ulmus, family Ulmaceae: several species, including the English elm (U. procera)

Origin:

Old English, of Germanic origin; related to German dialect Ilm, and Swedish and Norwegian alm

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