pupelo

/ˈpɒplər/

Definitions

1. noun

a deciduous tree of the genus Populus, having broad leaves and a conical crown.

“The park was filled with the tall, stately poplar trees that swayed gently in the breeze.”

2. verb

to make a faint, popping or crackling sound, typically due to the heat or cold.

“The metal pipe started to poplar as it cooled down.”

Synonyms

  • poplar tree
  • poplar wood

Antonyms

  • non-deciduous tree