abele

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States; has white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces

Etymology

From Middle English abelle, albell, aubel, from Old French aubel, aubiel, from Medieval Latin albellus (“white poplar”), diminutive of Latin albus (“white”). Some forms after Middle Dutch abeel, from Old French.

Synonyms

white poplar, white aspen, aspen poplar, silver-leaved poplar, Populus alba

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