Yellow Poplar (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tall North American deciduous timber tree having large tulip-shaped greenish yellow flowers and conelike fruit; yields soft white woods used especially for cabinet work.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The yellow poplar is a common sight in eastern North American forests, with its tall, straight trunk and distinctive tulip-shaped flowers.
- The furniture maker chose yellow poplar for the cabinet because of its soft, white wood and fine grain.
- Yellow poplar trees can grow up to 100 feet tall, making them a striking feature of the landscape.
- The wood of the yellow poplar is highly prized for its workability and resistance to warping, making it ideal for furniture making.
- In the spring, the yellow poplar's greenish-yellow flowers bloom in clusters, filling the air with a sweet, honey-like fragrance.
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Meaning 2
Light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.