downy poplar
- noun
- /ˈdaʊni ˈpɑːplər/
- US
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álamo lanoso
- The leaves of the downy poplar are soft to the touch and have a rounded outline.
Examples
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Botanists surveyed the forest for downy poplar, noting their large, scalloped leaves.
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A row of downy poplars grew along the riverbank, their bark showing a distinct brown hue.
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The downy poplar grows near rivers.
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Many downy poplars line the park's walking path.
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A row of downy poplars grew along the riverbank, their bark showing a distinct brown hue.
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Botanists surveyed the forest for downy poplar, noting their large, scalloped leaves.
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Many downy poplars line the park's walking path.
Synonyms
A North American poplar tree with large leaves with wavy edges and brown bark often found in swamps
A tall tree with large round leaves that grows in wet places
A tree that grows in wet places like rivers and marshes with large rounded leaves and brown bark
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'downy poplar' is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: a poplar tree that is 'downy' (covered with soft hairs). This kind of descriptive species name follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent words can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Downy poplar is named for the soft hairs on its leaves: downy means 'soft like feathers' and poplar is the tree. That's why the name helps you remember this poplar has soft, rounded leaves and brownish bark.
