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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Larch \Larch\ (l[aum]rch), n. [Cf. OE. larege (Cotgrave), It.
larice, Sp. larice, alerce, G. l[aum]rche; all fr. L. larix,
-icis, Gr. la`rix.] (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 {Larix Americana}, the hackmatack or
tamarack. The trees are generally of a drooping,
graceful appearance.
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