Beech

Beech

n.

pl. Beeches

  1. 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.