Siberian larch
- noun
- /saɪˈbɪəriən lɑːrtʃ/
- UK
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larice siberiano
- In many gardens, Siberian larch is preferred due to its striking autumn foliage.
Examples
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The builders chose Siberian larch for the deck because it is durable and weather-resistant.
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Some indices of individual variability in the annual growth of Siberian larch in open woodlands of Khakassia are compared.
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In the Shira forest-steppe, the Siberian larch exhibits high sensitivity of annual growth and diverse responses to changes in vegetative conditions.
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During their visit to Russia, they admired the tall Siberian larch trees lining the mountain trails.
Synonyms
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A tree with thin needle leaves that turn yellow and fall each autumn
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A tall tree with needle-like leaves that loses them in autumn
A tall Siberian tree with narrow soft green needles often used in forests and gardens
A medium-sized larch tree with soft bright-green needles and a narrow cone-shaped top native to Siberia
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning — a larch tree from Siberia — is directly and predictably derived from the adjective 'Siberian' (from Siberia) modifying the noun 'larch' (a type of tree). This simple origin+species composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Siberian larch is made from Siberian and larch and simply means a larch tree from 'Siberia'. Imagine a hardy tree with soft green needles standing in deep cold, and that image helps you remember that the name shows where the tree grows and that its 'wood' is strong.