Definitions for: Larch

[n] any of numerous conifers of the genus Larix all having deciduous needlelike leaves
[n] wood of a larch tree

Webster (1913) Definition: Larch, n. [Cf. OE. larege (Cotgrave), It. larice, Sp.
larice, alerce, G. l["a]rche; all fr. L. larix, -icis, Gr.
(?).] (Bot.)
A genus of coniferous trees, having deciduous leaves, in
fascicles (see Illust. of Fascicle).

Note: The European larch is Larix Europ[ae]a. The American
or black larch is L. Americana, the hackmatack or
tamarack. The trees are generally of a drooping,
graceful appearance.

Synonyms: larch tree

See Also: American larch, black larch, conifer, coniferous tree, European larch, genus Larix, larch, Larix, Larix decidua, Larix laricina, Larix lyallii, Larix occidentalis, Larix russica, Larix siberica, Oregon larch, Siberian larch, subalpine larch, tamarack, western larch, western tamarack, wood

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