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birch
[burch]
noun
any tree or shrub of the genus Betula, comprising species with a smooth, laminated outer bark and close-grained wood.
the wood itself.
a birch rod, or a bundle of birch twigs, used especially for whipping.
adjective
verb (used with object)
to beat or punish with or as if with a birch.
The young ruffians were birched soundly by their teacher.
birch
/ ɜːʃ /
noun
any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula, having thin peeling bark See also silver birch
the hard close-grained wood of any of these trees
a bundle of birch twigs or a birch rod used, esp formerly, for flogging offenders
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the birch
consisting or made of birch
verb
(tr) to flog with a birch
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of birch1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of birch1
Example Sentences
This year the warm weather in the UK, plus last year's too, means conditions have been ideal for birch tree pollen - a major hay fever trigger.
For instance, research by the University of Worcester found that the birch tree pollen season is getting more severe, while that from grass continues to fluctuate around the long-term average.
The trio have brought a mock sauna to the Eurovision stage this year, complete with birch branches, hot coals and dancers in skimpy towels.
It has been trying to restore the woodlands by introducing downy birch, sessile oak, hazel, willow, aspen and alder as well as endangered tree species such as Arran whitebeam.
A simple white and birch cabinet from Ikea serves as her island.
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