English · Nature & Environment
birch
/bɜːrtʃ/
[/bɜːrtʃ/]
white-barked tree
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A slender deciduous tree recognised by its thin, often white or silver, peeling bark.
Example
The silver birch stood out against the dark forest with its bright, papery white bark.
The silver birch stood out against the dark forest with its bright, papery white bark.
Etymology
From Old English 'birce', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in descriptions of northern and temperate woodlands.