white birch
noun
1
: paper birch
also
: gray birch
2
: either of two Eurasian birches (Betula pubescens and B. pendula) with white or ash-colored bark that are often planted as ornamentals in the U.S.
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It is distilled once to preserve the unique flavors and filtered with white birch charcoal.
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Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
Inspired by a forest of white birch trees at the foot of the North Yatsugatake Mountains in the eastern part of Shinshu, it’s housed in a 38.5mm platinum case and paired to a silver dial.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2023
New Hampshire The white birch tree is New Hampshire's official state tree.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
The tinted moisturizer has broad spectrum SPF 45, while ingredients such as a three-peptide blend; white birch, yeast and plankton extracts; and coenzyme Q10 help protect the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022
Made from soy wax, this woodsy pick has notes of clove, pine needle, white birch, vetiver and musk but carries a fruity twist of apple, which offsets the otherwise totally wintergreen aroma of this pleasant offering.
—Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2020
The toothpicks are made from white birch, with all-natural flavors.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
Drape this pre-lit white birch branch over your fireplace or down the center of your table for an instantly sophisticated touch.
—Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 4 Oct. 2022
Mix fragrant pine branches with tall white birch poles for variety.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
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Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2023
Inspired by a forest of white birch trees at the foot of the North Yatsugatake Mountains in the eastern part of Shinshu, it’s housed in a 38.5mm platinum case and paired to a silver dial.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2023
New Hampshire The white birch tree is New Hampshire's official state tree.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2023
The tinted moisturizer has broad spectrum SPF 45, while ingredients such as a three-peptide blend; white birch, yeast and plankton extracts; and coenzyme Q10 help protect the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2022
Made from soy wax, this woodsy pick has notes of clove, pine needle, white birch, vetiver and musk but carries a fruity twist of apple, which offsets the otherwise totally wintergreen aroma of this pleasant offering.
—Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2020
The toothpicks are made from white birch, with all-natural flavors.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
Drape this pre-lit white birch branch over your fireplace or down the center of your table for an instantly sophisticated touch.
—Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 4 Oct. 2022
Mix fragrant pine branches with tall white birch poles for variety.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022
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First Known Use
1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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