LARCH
larch, larch tree
(noun) any of numerous conifers of the genus Larix all having deciduous needlelike leaves
larch
(noun) wood of a larch tree
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
larch (plural larches)
(countable) A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles.
(uncountable) The wood of the larch.
Source: Wiktionary
Larch, n. Etym: [Cf. OE. larege (Cotgrave), It.larice, Sp. larice, alerce, G. lärche; all fr. L. larix, -icis, Gr. ( (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of coniferous trees, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles (see Illust. of Fascicle).
Note: The European larch is Larix Europæa. The American or black larch is L. Americana, the hackmatack or tamarack. The trees are generally of a drooping, graceful appearance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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