poplar
nounmasculine/ɐˈlamu/low
a·la·mo
Definition
A tree of the genus Populus, fast-growing, with deciduous leaves and a tall, straight trunk, common in damp areas.
A row of poplars lined the path leading to the farm.
Poplar wood is light and used for making crates and paper.
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Common collocations
trembling poplarwhite poplarpoplar grove
Etymology
Do árabe hispânico 'al-‘amūd' (o pilar, a coluna).