birch
The origin and history of birch.
Etymology
From Old English bierce/birce, an ancient Germanic tree name going back to a root meaning "bright" or "white," referring to the pale bark.
The origin and history of birch.
From Old English bierce/birce, an ancient Germanic tree name going back to a root meaning "bright" or "white," referring to the pale bark.
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