hornbeam
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- noun
- /ˈhɔrnˌbim/
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carpe
- The Hornbeams, Willie Voltaire.
- hornbeam tree
- American hornbeam
- hornbeam hedge
Examples
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That afternoon, they began their prayer sessions under the hornbeam tree.
Fiction book (1991) -
The Cardinal put his hands together and looked up at the seed wings of the hornbeam tree.
Fiction book (1991) -
The neighborhood was in no hurry to reveal its secrets hidden behind the hornbeam hedges and rows of arborvitae.
Fiction book (2000) -
Three wheels of the Beshl's carriage were made of English hornbeam, but the fourth was acacia wood, like the poles of the Tabernacle.
Fiction book (2001) -
We took a leisurely stroll through the park, where multiple hornbeam trees provided shade.
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The wood from the hornbeam tree is known for its durability and is often used in furniture making.
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In autumn, the leaves of the hornbeam turn a beautiful yellow color, adding charm to the landscape.
Synonyms
A group of trees and bushes called hornbeams that lose their leaves in autumn and grow in mild climates
A group of trees and shrubs called hornbeams that mostly lose their leaves in winter
Compounds
A medium-sized tree with thin flaky bark and hop-like fruit groups found in eastern North America
A North American tree with smooth grey bark and blue-green leaves that turn red-orange in autumn
A medium-sized tree with smooth grey bark and beech-like leaves that turn yellow-orange in autumn
A medium-sized tree that loses its leaves in winter and has hard wood and attractive bark
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hornbeam comes from old parts horn meaning 'horn' and beam meaning 'tree' or 'wood'. The tree's wood is very hard, like a horn, so the name helps you remember why people use hornbeam for strong hedges and furniture.