paper birch

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A North American birch tree (Betula papyrifera) having paperlike white bark used to make baskets, toy canoes, and other articles. Also called canoe birch. Ornamental, shade, and timber tree (Betula papyrifera) of the birch family, native to northern and central North America. Also called canoe birch, silver birch, or white birch, it is one of the best-known birches. The smooth, varicolored or white bark of young trees peels horizontally in thin sheets, which once were used as writing surfaces as well as for roofing, canoes, and shoes. The water-impervious bark, which burns even when wet, is a boon to campers and hikers
paper birch

    Hyphenation

    pa·per birch

    Turkish pronunciation

    peypır bırç

    Pronunciation

    /ˈpāpər ˈbərʧ/ /ˈpeɪpɜr ˈbɜrʧ/
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