water elm

Other forms: water elms

Definitions of water elm

1. noun

   Eurasian elm closely resembling the American elm; thrives in a moist environment
   synonyms: Ulmus laevis

   type of:

   elm, elm tree

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

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

   type of:

   elm, elm tree

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