Black Cottonwood (Noun)
Meaning 1
Cottonwood of western North America with dark green leaves shining above and rusty or silvery beneath.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black cottonwood tree stood tall along the riverbank, its dark green leaves glistening in the sunlight.
- Black cottonwood is a common sight in the wetlands of western North America, where its broad canopy provides shade for wildlife.
- The rusty underside of the black cottonwood leaves was visible as the wind rustled through the branches.
- In the fall, the black cottonwood trees turned a brilliant yellow before shedding their leaves for the winter.
- The silvery sheen on the underside of the black cottonwood leaves caught the eye of the hiker as she walked through the forest.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
North American poplar with large rounded scalloped leaves and brownish bark and wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.