Meaning of the word birch in English

What does birch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

birch

US /bɝːtʃ/
UK /bɜːtʃ/
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Noun

a slender, fast-growing tree that has thin, peeling bark and bears catkins. Birch wood is used for furniture and in turnery.

Example:
The forest was filled with tall birch trees.
She carved a small bird out of birch wood.