Deep Ellum

English

Alternative forms

• Deep Elem, Deep Elm

Etymology

Respelling of elm (similar to dayum etc.), from its main thoroughfare, Elm Street.

Proper noun

Deep Ellum

1. A neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, known for its entertainment venues.
   • 1981, “Deep Elem Blues”, performed by Grateful Dead:

     If you go down to Deep Elem put your money in your shoes / The women in Deep Elem they give you the Deep Elem blues

Further reading

• Deep Ellum, Dallas on Wikipedia.Wikipedia