单词 | river poplar |
释义 | > as lemmasriver poplar river poplar n. chiefly North American any of several poplars found near rivers; esp. the cottonwood Populus deltoides of North America. ΚΠ 1846 G. B. Emerson Rep. Trees & Shrubs Mass. ii. 246 The river poplar is a noble tree, rising often to the height of eighty feet or more, with a fine long open head. 1901 R. O. Morris Birds of Springfield & Vicinity 4 Along the streams may be seen the willows, elms, red and white maples, river poplars, alders, pin oaks, and button-woods. 2007 B. James Listening at Gate 338 Down the bank to a little fast creek overhung with evergreens and a tree like a river poplar with shivering leaves. < as lemmas |
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