HyperDic: european_hornbeam

English > 1 sense of the expression European hornbeam:
NOUNplantEuropean hornbeam, Carpinus betulusmedium-sized Old World tree with smooth grey bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn
English > European hornbeam: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningmedium-sized Old World tree with smooth grey bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn.
SynonymCarpinus betulus
Member ofCarpinus, genus CarpinusMostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs
BroaderhornbeamAny of several trees or shrubs of the genus Carpinus

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