canoe birch

noun

1. paper birch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of canoe birch¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

Paper birch is also known as white birch, or canoe birch, as American Indians used the bark for their canoes.

From Seattle Times

Sawara cypress, yellow poplar, canoe birch, magnolia, honey locust, Chinese lacquer tree and so many more.

From Seattle Times

The canoe birch or paper birch is the noblest member of the family.

From Project Gutenberg

The Paper Birch is also called the white birch or canoe birch.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Caroline G. Soule has seen the butterflies depositing their eggs upon the white and canoe birch, and it has been recorded as feeding in Labrador and Europe upon a species of birch.

From Project Gutenberg