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ulmus rubra

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ulmus rubra has 1 sense
  1. slippery elm, red elm, Ulmus rubra - North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood
    --1 is a kind of elm, elm tree
    --1 is a member of Ulmus, genus Ulmus

Definitions from the Web

Ulmus Rubra

Definition

Ulmus rubra is a species of deciduous tree belonging to the family Ulmaceae. It is commonly known as the red elm or slippery elm.

Senses and Usages

Noun:

1. A medium to large-sized tree with reddish-brown or grayish bark, native to North America.

2. The wood of the red elm, often used for furniture and interior finishes.

3. A herbal remedy made from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree, used to soothe sore throats and digestive ailments.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the red elm tree.

Sample Sentences

Noun:

  1. The ulmus rubra provides excellent shade during hot summer days.
  2. We decided to use ulmus rubra wood for our new dining table.
  3. My grandmother always used a natural remedy made from ulmus rubra bark for her cough.

Adjective:

  1. The ulmus rubra leaves turn a beautiful red color in the fall.
  2. We adore the rustic charm of our ulmus rubra bench.

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