birchy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɜːtʃi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From birch + -y.
Meanings
-
Resembling or characteristic of birch.
Water to him is fit for nothing but making punch and a birchy beverage they call tea.
1857, Kinahan Cornwallis, The Crossticks; or, A medley in the Gittens family, page 90:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most birchy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more birchy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |