noun
- plural of birch; deciduous trees with smooth, often white bark and triangular leaves
verb
- third person singular present of birch; beats or punishes with a birch rod
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The white birches stood out against the dark evergreens.
- Paper birches are common in northern forests.
- She planted three young birches in her backyard.
- The birches turned golden yellow in autumn.
- Birches grow quickly in moist soil.
- The grove of birches provided cool shade.