Beech
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiːt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beech is a noun meaning A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.
Meaning
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.
More Meanings
- The wood of the beech tree.
Example Sentences
A beech wood with silver firs in it rolled down the face of the hill, and the maze of leafless twigs and dusky spires cut sharp against the soft blueness of the evening sky.
Word Forms
- beeches
Synonyms for beech
Depending on context, synonyms include beechwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beechwood, station, book, hophornbeam, hornbeam, ironwood.
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