rock elm

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a tree, Ulmus thomasi, of eastern Canada; also, the tough wood of this tree.

Quotations

1830

The timber of this variety . . . is known by the name of Rock Elm.

1952

Rare species in the upper St. Lawrence are basswood and rock elm.

1955

Southern Ontario . . . is sending . . . rock elm timbers to Britain. . . .