First Known Use: before 12th century
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beech
noun \ˈbēch\
: a kind of tree that has smooth gray bark and small nuts
: the wood of the beech
plural beech·es or beech
Full 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
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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
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beech
noun \ˈbēch\
Definition of BEECH for Kids
: a tree with smooth gray bark, deep green leaves, and small edible nuts
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