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Definition of Wych hazel
1. Noun. Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion.
Exact synonyms: Witch Hazel, Witch Hazel Plant, Wych Hazel Plant
Group relationships: Genus Hamamelis, Hamamelis
Specialized synonyms: Hamamelis Virginiana, Virginian Witch Hazel, Hamamelis Vernalis, Vernal Witch Hazel
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Group relationships: Genus Hamamelis, Hamamelis
Specialized synonyms: Hamamelis Virginiana, Virginian Witch Hazel, Hamamelis Vernalis, Vernal Witch Hazel
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
2. Noun. Lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant.