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whitebeam

noun
white·​beam

Definition of whitebeam

: a European ornamental tree (Sorbus aria or Pyrus aria) having leaves with a white-tomentose undersurface, corymbose white flowers, and red fruits

First Known Use of whitebeam

1633, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for whitebeam

white entry 1 + -beam (as in quickbeam)

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