cottonwood
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of North American tree: A tree belonging to the genus Populus, characterized by seeds that bear a tuft of cotton-like hairs, aiding in wind dispersal.
- A specific tree species: In particular, the American basswood (Tilia americana) found in the Allegheny region, though commonly, "cottonwood" refers to poplars.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The riverbank was lined with tall cottonwoods.
- Seeds from the cottonwood floated through the air like summer snow.
Advanced Usage
- "Cottonwood" as a modifier: Used to describe things related to or made from this tree.
- They sat in the shade of a cottonwood grove.
- The cabin had cottonwood beams.
Variants and Related Words
- Eastern cottonwood (): A common species.
- Black cottonwood (): A species found in western North America.
- Fremont cottonwood (): A species native to the southwestern United States.
Synonyms
- Poplar: A general term for trees in the genus .
- Aspen: A type of poplar tree, closely related to some cottonwoods.
Related Phrases
- Cottonwood fluff: The mass of hairy seeds released by the tree.
- The air was thick with cottonwood fluff.
Noun
-
American basswood of the Allegheny region
-
any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "cottonwood"
Từ có nhắc đến "cottonwood"
