The word "German eech" is spelled with the letter combination "e-i". In IPA phonetic transcription, this is represented as /ɛɪ/. This diphthong represents a blend of two vowel sounds: /ɛ/, as in "bed", followed by a glide towards /ɪ/, as in "bit". The word "German eech" is a colloquial English term used to describe the European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) that is native to Germany. Its leaves are used for medicinal purposes and its wood for furniture making.
Hirudo medicinalis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "German eech" is a term derived from the German word "Eiche", which translates to "oak" in English. In German, the word "Eiche" is pronounced with a long "i" sound, which gives it a similar pronunciation to the English word "eech". The term "German eech" is commonly used to describe a high-quality oak tree, specifically referring to the native oak species found in Germany.