What is another word for poplar?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒplə] (IPA)

Poplar is a type of fast-growing deciduous tree with a tall and slim trunk, distinctive leaves, and smooth bark. There are several synonyms for the word poplar, including balsam poplar, cottonwood, aspen, and trembling poplar. These trees have similar characteristics, such as being tall and slender, having heart-shaped leaves, and producing cotton-like fluff during the spring season. Poplars are often used for timber, due to their straight trunks, softwood, and ease of growth, making them an economically important tree. Regardless of the synonym chosen, poplars are an essential part of the world's ecosystem, providing shade, shelter, and natural beauty to parks, gardens, and forests alike.

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What are the hypernyms for Poplar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Poplar?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for poplar (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Poplar?

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Usage examples for Poplar

The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
She was of middle height with a figure as straight and slender as a young poplar tree.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
The maples on the hillsides flamed crimson and scarlet once again, and yellow leaves fell from the poplar trees like rain.
"The Green Forest Fairy Book"
Loretta Ellen Brady

Famous quotes with Poplar

  • I remember a hundred lovely lakes, and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees. The trail has strung upon it, as upon a thread of silk, opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets.
    Hamlin Garland
  • After tea it's back to painting - a large poplar at dusk with a gathering storm. From time to time instead of this evening painting session I go bowling in one of the neighbouring villages, but not very often.
    Gustav Klimt
  • He seem'd as lithe and free and tall And restless as the boughs that stir Perpetual topt poplar trees. And one, that one, had eyes to teach The art of love, and tongue to preach Life's hard and sober homilies; And yet his eager hands, his speech, All spoke the bold adventurer; While zoned about the belt of each There swung a girt of steel, till all Did seem a walking arsenal.
    Joaquin Miller
  • From haunted spring and dale Edged with poplar pale The parting genius is with sighing sent.
    John Milton

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