European beech
[ yoor-uh-pee-uhn beech, yur- ]
noun
a beech, Fagus sylvatica, of Europe, cultivated in North America in many ornamental varieties.
Origin of European beech
1An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
- Also called com·mon beech [kom-uhn beech] /ˈkɒm ən ˈbitʃ/ .
Words Nearby European beech
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