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whitebeam

/ˈwaɪtbiːm/ noun · British & US
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What does whitebeam mean?

noun

A deciduous tree of the genus Sorbus, having white flowers and edible fruit. The wood is valued for its durability and resistance to rot.

Example

"The whitebeam tree was a common sight in the English countryside, its white flowers blooming in the spring."

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