Birch (noun)

1. A tree of the betulaceae family, typically having a thin bark that is often white or pale, and leaves that are typically ovate and serrated.
2. The wood of the birch tree.

Origin:

Old english bierce, of germanic origin; related to dutch berk and german birke.

Examples:

1. The birch tree is a common sight in the northern hemisphere.
2. The birch bark can be used to make baskets and canoes.
3. The birch wood is light in color and often used for furniture and flooring.
4. The birch leaves are a nice green in summer and turn yellow in fall.
5. The birch tree is a symbol of new beginnings and renewal.