beech tree

English
illustration of a beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) from The Trees and Shrubs of Britain by John Claudius Loudon, 1844

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːtʃ ˌtɹiː/

Noun

beech tree (plural beech trees)

  1. A tree of the genus Fagus, having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves and many branches.

Usage notes
  • In some dialects, beech tree is less commonly used than beech in referring to such trees.

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