larch
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• noun
A large deciduous coniferous tree of the genus Larix in the pine family (Pinaceae), native to cooler temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, uniquely characterized by bearing cones while shedding its needle-like leaves in the autumn.
"In late autumn, the mountainside was ablaze with the golden-yellow needles of the larch before they fell to the forest floor."
The tough, durable, and naturally water-resistant wood of the larch tree, traditionally prized in boat building, fencing, and exterior construction.
"The shipwright selected seasoned larch for the planking of the traditional wooden vessel due to its exceptional resistance to rot."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'lerche', via Old French 'larice', ultimately from Latin 'larix', which is believed to be of Alpine Celtic origin.
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