basswood
noun
bass·wood
ˈbas-ˌwu̇d 
1
: any of several New World lindens
especially
: linden sense 1b
2
: the straight-grained soft white wood of a basswood
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Jury chisels basswood into small pieces and assembles them into a traditional design called asa-no-ha, which resembles a hemp leaf pattern.
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Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The American linden or basswood tree grows two feet each year, eventually reaching 60 or more feet in height.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Someone used a chainsaw to illegally cut down five burr and basswood trees along the walking and bike paths at Cedar Lake, causing thousands of dollars in damage, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Here, fresh basswood branches are paired with shades of yellow for a cheerful and sophisticated decor scheme.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
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Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The American linden or basswood tree grows two feet each year, eventually reaching 60 or more feet in height.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Someone used a chainsaw to illegally cut down five burr and basswood trees along the walking and bike paths at Cedar Lake, causing thousands of dollars in damage, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Here, fresh basswood branches are paired with shades of yellow for a cheerful and sophisticated decor scheme.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
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basswood
noun
bass·wood
ˈbas-ˌwu̇d
: any of several linden trees
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