Meaning
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English beche, from Old English bēċe, from Proto-West Germanic *bōkijā (“beech”). Doublet of buky. Related to English book.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: