American elm

/əˌmɛrəkən ɛlm/

Other forms: American elms

Definitions of American elm

1. noun

   large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America
   synonyms: Ulmus americana, rock elm, water elm, white elm

   type of:

   elm, elm tree

   any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees