larch

• POS: Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

larch, n. [Cf. OE. larege (Cotgrave), It. larice, Sp. larice, alerce, G. lärche; all fr. L. larix, -icis, Gr. la`rix.].

 A genus of coniferous trees, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles (see Illust. of Fascicle).
"The European larch is Larix Europæa. The American or black larch is Larix Americana, the hackmatack or tamarack. The trees are generally of a drooping, graceful appearance."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

larch, n.
1 a deciduous coniferous tree of the genus Larix, with bright foliage and producing tough timber.
2 (in full larchwood) its wood.

Etymology

MHG larche ult. f. L larix -icis