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beech

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beech

noun \ˈbēch\
plural beech·es or beech

Definition of BEECH

: any of a genus (Fagus of the family Fagaceae, the beech family) of hardwood trees with smooth gray bark and small edible nuts; also : its wood
beech·en \ˈbē-chən\ adjective

Examples of BEECH

  1. a box made of beech

Origin of BEECH

Middle English beche, from Old English bēce; akin to Old English bōc beech, Old High German buohha, Latin fagus, Greek phēgos oak
First Known Use: before 12th century

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