Lin'den, n.

n. [O. Eng. lynde, linde, lind, A-S., Icel., Sw., & Dan. lind, O. H. Ger. lintâ, N. H. Ger. linde, lindenbaum, D. linde, lindeboom.] (Bot.) (a.) A handsome tree (Tilia Europæa), having panicles of light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves, common in Europe. (b.) In America, the bass-wood, or Tilia Americana.