Meaning & use

beech

noun·Everyday

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a large deciduous tree with smooth gray bark and glossy leaves, or the pale, hard wood it produces

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A row of tall beech trees lined the path through the old estate.

The cabinet was crafted from solid beech, prized for its fine, even grain.

A note on using this word

Beechwood is a common source of the smoke used to flavor certain traditionally cured hams and sausages.

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