English Explanatory Dictionary

paper birch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A North American birch tree with white bark, of species Betula papyrifera.

Word forms

paper birch paper birches

Etymology

Its white bark peels off in layers, like paper.

Synonyms

American white birch canoe birch white birch

Related words

birchbark

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