HyperDic: hornbeam

English > 1 sense of the word hornbeam:
NOUNplanthornbeamany of several trees or shrubs of the genus Carpinus
English > hornbeam: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of several trees or shrubs of the genus Carpinus.
Member ofCarpinus, genus CarpinusMostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs
NarrowerAmerican hornbeam, Carpinus carolinianaTree or large shrub with grey bark and blue-green leaves that turn red-orange in autumn
European hornbeam, Carpinus betulusmedium-sized Old World tree with smooth grey bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
Spanishcarpe, carpinus
Catalancarpe, carpí

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