Larch is a nounA word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. with two relatedconnected or linked in some way meaningsthe things a word or phrase can signify: the tree itself, and the wood that comes from it. In everyday use, it most often refers to the tree.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /lɑrtʃ/
Easy pronunciation: LARCH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word is stressed.
Tree meaning: a deciduous conifer in the genus Larix.
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Larch Meaning
a type of conifer tree that loses its needles in winter
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of numerous conifer trees in the genus Larix, with needlelike leaves that fall off in autumn
Example: A larch turns golden before its needles drop in the fall.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- larch tree — A direct substitute for the tree meaning.
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Other Meanings of Larch
Meaning 2
the timber taken from a larch tree
Part of speech: noun
Definition: wood of a larch tree
Example: The shelf was made from larch.
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Larch Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- larch tree
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse larch with the tree itself versus the wood from the tree. These are related but different meanings.
- Do not use the tree sense when the text is actually about larch timber or lumber.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does larch mean?
Larch usually means a conifer tree in the genus Larix. It can also mean the wood from that tree.
What are synonyms for larch?
For the tree sense, the main synonym is larch tree. The wood sense does not have a common everyday synonym in the supplied data.
Is larch a tree or a type of wood?
It can be both. The most common meaning is the tree, and the other meaning is the wood from that tree.
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