lind

Meanings

• noun

  A type of tree or shrub with small, red berries, belonging to the linden or Tilia genus.

  - "The lind tree is commonly found in Europe and North America."
  - "Lind berries are often used to make jams and jellies."

• noun

  A type of boat with a flat bottom and a square or rounded stern, used in Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea.

  - "The lind is a traditional fishing boat in the Baltic Sea."
  - "The lind is well suited for sailing in shallow waters."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lind
find , bind , mind

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Variants

List of all variants of lind that leads to same result
Jenny Lind , Johanna Maria Lind , Lind

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'lind' means 'flexible, pliant' and was used to refer to both the tree and the boat due to their flexible or rounded shapes.

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Trivia

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1. The lind tree is also known as the 'lime tree' in some English-speaking countries.

2. The lind tree is a symbol of peace and prosperity in many cultures.

3. The word 'lindworm' in Old Norse mythology refers to a serpent-like dragon that lived in or near water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tilia: The scientific name for the linden tree.

2. Linden wood: A high-quality wood used for making musical instruments, furniture, and other items.

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Culture

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The lind tree has been used in various cultures for its wood, which is light and flexible, as well as for its medicinal properties. In Norse mythology, the lind tree was believed to be the home of the god Odin.

How to Memorize "lind"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, red berry or a flat-bottomed boat to remember the meaning of 'lind'. Visualize the tree or the boat in different scenarios to reinforce the memory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lind' with 'flexible' or 'round' to remember its Old English meaning and the shapes of the tree and the boat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Lind tree, flexible and free, Lind boat, flat bottom, can't you see?' to help remember the different meanings of 'lind'.

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