wych elm
[wich]
/wɪtʃ/
noun
1.
an elm,
Ulmus glabra,
of northern and western Europe, having large, coarse leaves.
Origin
1620-30;
wych
wych elm,
Middle English
wyche,
Old English
wice
British Dictionary definitions for
wych-elm
wych-elm
/
ˈwɪtʃˌɛlm
/
noun
1.
Eurasian elm tree,
Ulmus glabra,
having a rounded shape, longish pointed leaves, clusters of small flowers, and winged fruits
2.
the wood of this tree
Word Origin
C17: from Old English
wice
wych-elm