birch
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/bɜrtʃ/
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/bɜːtʃ/
slender tree with white bark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'birch' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'beorc', where 'beorc' meant 'birch tree'.
Historical Evolution
'beorc' changed from Old English word 'birce' and eventually became the modern English word 'birch'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'birch tree', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tree with smooth, white bark and slender branches, often found in temperate climates.
The birch trees lined the path, their white bark gleaming in the sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 09:53