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tilia.

lime-tree;

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈtɪ.li.a]Classical-Latin[ˈtiː.li.a]
  1. linden or lime tree

    declension-1 · feminine
  2. the inner bark of the linden or lime tree

    declension-1 · feminine
Where this word comes from

Probably a borrowing from a Mediterranean substrate, found also in Ancient Greek πτελέα (pteléa, “elm”) and Old Armenian թեղի (tʻełi).

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