Phrase guide

European hornbeam

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Carpinus betulus, a deciduous tree with hard wood native to many parts of Europe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: common hornbeam

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hornbeam, tree, organism

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noun

Meaning 2

medium-sized Old World tree with smooth grey bark and leaves like beech that turn yellow-orange in autumn

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Carpinus betulus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hornbeam

History

Etymology

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