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poplar [ˈpɒplə] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any tree of the salicaceous genus Populus, of N temperate regions, having triangular leaves, flowers borne in catkins, and light soft wood See also aspen, balsam poplar, Lombardy poplar, white poplar 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various trees resembling the true poplars, such as the tulip tree 3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) the wood of any of these trees [from Old French poplier, from pouple, from Latin pōpulus] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations poplar n → Pappel f poplar [ˈpɒpləʳ] n → pioppo black poplar → pioppo nero europeo poplar [ˈpɒpləʳ] n → pioppo black poplar → pioppo nero europeo How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| There was a long row of them in the orchard, with a Lombardy poplar at either end, and a hedge of lilacs behind. Jupiter chose the oak, Venus the myrtle, Apollo the laurel, Cybele the pine, and Hercules the poplar. Strange children, who meant nothing to me, were playing in the Harlings' big yard when I passed; the mountain ash had been cut down, and only a sprouting stump was left of the tall Lombardy poplar that used to guard the gate. |
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