European beech

[ yoor-uh-pee-uhn beech, yur- ]

noun

1. a beech, Fagus sylvatica, of Europe, cultivated in North America in many ornamental varieties.

Word History and Origins

Origin of European beech¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

By late September, her order of European beech had arrived.

From Los Angeles Times

To assemble the data set, research teams looked at about 20 trees from each of the dozen tree species, which included maritime pine, Norway spruce, sessile oak, stone pine, and European beech.

From Science Magazine

Forest Service researchers announced they had found an undescribed beetle on stressed European beech trees in a New York City cemetery.

From Science Magazine

The eight specimens that turned out to be the new Agrilus beetle were pulled from a European beech tree that was stressed but not dying, Mr. DiGirolomo said.

From New York Times

Evergreens generally are used for topiary, but occasionally a deciduous plant such as English hawthorn or European beech is used.

From Washington Times