ulmus

[US]/ˈʌlməs/
[UK]/ˈʌlməs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.genus of trees and shrubs, the elms
Word Forms
Pluralulmuss

Phrases & Collocations

ulmus species

ulmus genus

ulmus americana

ulmus parvifolia

ulmus tree

ulmus glabra

ulmus rubra

ulmus procera

ulmus pumila

ulmus davidiana

Example Sentences

ulmus americana once dominated the north american landscape.

the ancient ulmus tree in the courtyard is over three hundred years old.

dutch elm disease has devastated many ulmus species worldwide.

ulmus procera is commonly known as the english elm.

the wood of ulmus rubra has medicinal properties.

researchers are developing disease-resistant varieties of ulmus.

the ulmus grove provides shade during hot summer months.

ulmus leaves turn golden in autumn before falling.

the bark of ulmus laevigata is used in traditional medicine.

many songbirds nest in the branches of ulmus trees.

ulmus glabra, the wych elm, is native to europe.

the timber of ulmus has been valued for furniture making for centuries.

ulmus trees provide essential habitat for local wildlife.

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