larch
1 synonym for larch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A coniferous tree of the genus Larix, whose leaves grow in tufts and are shed each year.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
larchwood
How to use larch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a larch tree
a larch forest
larch cladding
a larch fence
Larch is an ordinary, neutral word used in both everyday and technical writing.
Etymology
Larch came into English from early modern German, where the word was Larche or Lärche. That form descends from Middle High German and Old High German, which borrowed it early from Latin larix, itself from Ancient Greek.
Full origin of larch →Frequently asked questions
What is a larch tree?
A larch is a coniferous tree of the genus Larix. Its leaves grow in tufts and it sheds them, which is unusual for a conifer.
How do you pronounce larch?
In British English it is said as LAHCH, rhyming with march. In General American the r is sounded, giving something like LARCH with a clear r.
Is larch a softwood or hardwood?
Larch is a conifer, and timber from conifers is usually called softwood. The word larch can also refer to this wood itself.
