larch

lärč

Definitions

1. noun

A deciduous coniferous tree of the genus Larix, typically having short, stout trunk, and branches.

“The hikers passed through a forest of towering larch trees.”

2. noun

A stick or branch of larch wood, used especially for making pencils or paintbrushes.

“The artist preferred larch for making her watercolor brushes.”

Synonyms

  • conifer
  • evergreen

Antonyms

  • broadleaf
  • deciduous