Either of two elms having leaves with pale, downy undersides, the American elm, Ulmus americana, and (in full "European white elm") U. laevis of central and eastern Europe.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages.
Definition of white elm in US English:
white elm
noun
Either of two elms having leaves with pale, downy undersides, the American elm, Ulmus americana, and (in full "European white elm") U. laevis of central and eastern Europe.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages.