birchy

English

Etymology

birch +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbɜːtʃi/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)tʃi

Adjective

birchy (comparative more birchy, superlative most birchy)

1. Resembling or characteristic of birch.
   • 1857, Kinahan Cornwallis, The Crossticks; or, A medley in the Gittens family, page 90:

     Water to him is fit for nothing but making punch and a birchy beverage they call tea.