yoke elm en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because it was often used for making yokes for cattle .
Meanings
- (archaic) A European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), a small tree with tough wood.
- A Himalayan hornbeam (Carpinus vimineus).
- The wood from these trees.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yoke elms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |