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Definition of tilia

tilia

/ˈtɪl.i.ə/
til · i · a
Plural:tilias
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Adjective:tiliaceous
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tilia Lexical Profile

• noun

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Any deciduous flowering tree of the genus Tilia (family Malvaceae), native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and commonly known as a linden, lime, or basswood, prized as an ornamental shade tree and for its fragrant clusters of pale yellowish-white blossoms subtended by an elongated, ribbon-like floral bract.

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tile
tilefish
tiler
tilia
tiling
till
tillable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tilia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tilia
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