CEFR B2

water beech

noun

Meaning

A type of tree (genus *Planera* or *Fraxinus*) that grows in wet areas, often near water, with leaves that resemble those of the beech tree.

Examples

The park's landscaping includes several water beech trees planted near the pond.
In autumn, the leaves of the water beech turn a beautiful shade of yellow.

Synonyms: river birch, swamp white oak, willow

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water beech (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈwɔːtər ˈbiːtʃ

Definition

A type of tree (genus *Planera* or *Fraxinus*) that grows in wet areas, often near water, with leaves that resemble those of the beech tree.

Examples

The park's landscaping includes several water beech trees planted near the pond.
In autumn, the leaves of the water beech turn a beautiful shade of yellow.

How to Use water beech

grow near water (collocation): To be located in or close to a body of water. — "Water beech trees are known to grow near water."
prefers wet soil (collocation): Indicates a preference for damp or saturated ground. — "Water beech trees prefer to grow in wet soil."
leaves resemble (collocation): To look similar to something else, especially in appearance. — "The leaves of the water beech resemble those of the beech tree."

Synonyms of water beech

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