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Definition of yellow birch
yellow birch
Plural:yellow birches
• noun
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North American A medium-sized deciduous broadleaf tree (Betula alleghaniensis) native to northeastern North America, distinguished by its shiny, yellowish-bronze peeling bark and highly valued for its hard, heavy wood used in cabinetry, flooring, and furniture.
Example
"The local carpenter preferred to craft his custom dining tables out of solid yellow birch due to its durability and handsome grain."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow birch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow-birch