American beech (wood)

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Scope note
Pale reddish-brown timber from the species Fagus grandifolia; it is hard, tough, fine-grained wood used for furniture, flooring, plywood, veneer, cooperage, shoe lasts, and tool handles.
American beech
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024