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wych elm

American  
[wich] / wɪtʃ /

noun

  1. an elm, Ulmus glabra, of northern and western Europe, having large, coarse leaves.

wych-elm British  
/ ˈwɪtʃˌɛlm /

noun

  1. Eurasian elm tree, Ulmus glabra, having a rounded shape, longish pointed leaves, clusters of small flowers, and winged fruits

  2. the wood of this tree

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Etymology

Origin of wych elm

1620–30; wych wych elm, Middle English wyche, Old English wice

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