water-elm

water elm

noun

Origin:
1810–20, Americanism

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water elm

noun
1. Eurasian elm closely resembling the American elm; thrives in a moist environment 
2. large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America [syn: American elm
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Water-elm is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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