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Elm

/ˈɛlm/
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(noun) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

In our Mediterranean forest, there are lots of trees: oak, pine, willow, ash, elm, etc..
We have a Japanese elm in our garden which always looks particularly gorgeous in autumn.
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In our Mediterranean forest, there are lots of trees: oak, pine, willow, ash, ____, etc..

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