white poplar
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The white poplar stands tall in the park, its leaves shimmering in the breeze.
Definition
Noun 1. A type of tree: A poplar tree (Populus alba) that is widely cultivated, known for its distinctive white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces. 2. The wood of this tree: The light, easily worked wood from the tulip tree (also called yellow poplar), used for furniture and veneer. Note: This meaning refers to the wood of a different tree but shares the common name "white poplar."
Usage Examples
Referring to the tree:
- The white poplar is easily identified by the pale color of its bark.
- A row of white poplars lined the driveway, their leaves shimmering in the wind.
Referring to the wood:
- The cabinet was crafted from fine white poplar.
- White poplar is prized by woodworkers for its stability and ease of carving.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In precise botanical terms, "white poplar" primarily refers to . Its use for the wood of the tulip tree () is a traditional naming convention in the timber trade, which can cause confusion.
Variants and Related Words
- Silver Poplar: Another common name for the tree, referring to the silvery-white appearance of the leaf undersides.
- Abele: An older, less common name for the white poplar tree.
- Yellow Poplar / Tulip Poplar: Names for the tree () whose wood is sometimes called "white poplar" in commerce.
Synonyms
- For the tree (): Silver poplar, abele.
- For the wood: Tulipwood, yellow poplar (wood).
The white poplar stands tall in the park, its leaves shimmering in the breeze.
Noun
- light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer
- a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States; has white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces