American elm
noun
an elm, Ulmus americana, of North America, cultivated for shade and ornament: state tree of Massachusetts, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
Origin of American elm
1First recorded in 1775–85
Words Nearby American elm
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How to use American elm in a sentence
Leaves, larger than American elm, are rough when rubbed either way.
The Principal Species of Wood: Their Characteristic Properties | Charles H. (Charles Henry) SnowIn its appearance it is said to have 'less grace than the American elm, but more stateliness and grandeur.'
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