slippery elm meaning

UK US /ˈslɪpəri ɛlm/ 4 syllables

slippery elm (noun): North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood.

Definition of slippery elm

  1. North American elm having rough leaves that are red when opening; yields a hard wood

    Synonyms: red elm, Ulmus rubra

    Type of: elm

How to pronounce slippery elm

slippery elm is pronounced /ˈslɪpəri ɛlm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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