poplar
noun
Simple meaning
Soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar.
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ˈpɑplɚ
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Definition
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noun
Soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
uncountable
Wood from the poplar tree.
A suburban area in East London, borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3780).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins.
Poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves.
Large European poplar.
North American poplar with large rounded scalloped leaves and brownish bark and wood.
Large rapidly growing poplar with faintly lobed dentate leaves grey on the lower surface.
Large rapidly growing poplar with faintly lobed dentate leaves grey on the lower surface.
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Sense: soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
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