A kind of tree (not always possible to identify, esp. in early use); spec. the wych elm Ulmus glabra and the rowan (or mountain ash), Sorbus aucuparia…

The name of well-known trees belonging to the genus Ulmus, esp., in England, the Common or Small-leaved Elm (Ulmus campestris), a tree having…

An elm-tree.

An elm tree, esp. the wych elm, Ulmus glabra (now historical and rare). Occasionally also: †a hornbeam (genus Carpinus) (obsolete).

the elm tree.

An elm-tree. (Cf. ulm-tree, n.)

either of two elms having leaves with pale, downy undersides, the American elm, Ulmus americana, and (in full European white elm) U. laevis of…

Any of several elms; (in later use) spec. the Eurasian species Ulmus glabra, which has broad leaves and spreading branches. Also: the wood of such…

The wych elm, Ulmus glabra. Also as a modifier, as in witchen elm, etc. Obsolete.

Used to designate trees (less frequently other plants) the branches of which arch over and hang down drooping. Chiefly in the distinctive names of…

a kind of elm (genus Ulmus) (not identified).

Of plants: Having smooth leaves. Chiefly in specific names: smooth-leaved elm, a large tree, Ulmus carpinifolia, native to Europe, North Africa…

With distinguishing epithets, denoting the above-named and other species of the genus Ulmus: American elm n. also American elm tree Ulmus americana…

†(a) the narrow-leaved elm, a variety of the English elm, Ulmus procera (or U. minor) (obsolete rare); (b) U.S. the planer tree, Planera aquatica…

the North American red elm, Ulmus fulva, or the inner bark of this, used medicinally; also, a Californian shrub, Fremontia californica, with similar…

the wych elm, Ulmus glabra; also called Scots elm.

U.S. The winged elm, Ulmus alata, or a closely related tree. Also attributive.

With distinguishing epithets, denoting the above-named and other species of the genus Ulmus: American elm n. also American elm tree Ulmus americana…

any of several North American elms (genus Ulmus), having reddish wood, esp. the slippery elm, U. rubra; (also) the wood of any of these trees, or…

the wych elm, Ulmus glabra.

the slippery elm, Ulmus rubra.

(a) the rock elm, Ulmus thomasii; (b) the winged elm, Ulmus alata.

any of several North American elms, esp. the cork elm, Ulmus thomasii, of the Midwest and parts of Canada; (also) the hard heavy timber of this…

Ulmus racemosa, also called rock elm.

A small tree native to swampy parts of the south-eastern United States, Planera aquatica (family Ulmaceae), resembling a small elm but having…

Ulmus stricta var. sarniensis, a variety of elm of more erect growth than the parent species.

In special scientific applications. Botany in names of plants distinguished by having pinnate leaves (obsolete), or winged stems or other parts; w…

a variety of elm, Ulmus suberosa.

Used attributively in Exeter-elm (see quot.). Also used as the name of a bait for salmon.