Beech
Beech
(), n.;[1913 Webster]
It grows to a large size, having a smooth bark and thick foliage, and bears an edible triangular nut, of which swine are fond. The Fagus sylvatica is the European species, and the Fagus ferruginea that of America.
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Beech drops
(Bot.), a parasitic plant which grows on the roots of beeches (Epiphegus Americana). --
Beech marten
(Zol.), 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.
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