01 n. A tree of the genus Fagus.
pl.
Beeches
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A tree of the genus Fagus.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Beech drops —
a parasitic plant which grows on the roots of beeches (Epiphegus Americana).
Beech marten —
the stone marten of Europe (Mustela foina).
Beech mast —
the nuts of the beech, esp. as they lie under the trees, in autumn.
Beech oil —
oil expressed from the mast or nuts of the beech tree.
Cooper beech —
a variety of the European beech with copper-colored, shining leaves.