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aspen

as·pen

UK/ˈæspən/ US/ˈæspʌn/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind

Origin

From Middle English aspen, from Old English æspen, Old English æspan (combining form), from Old English æspe (“aspen”). More at asp.

Phrases

  • American aspen
  • aspen leaf blotch miner moth
  • bigtooth aspen
  • Canadian aspen
  • Chinese aspen
  • Eurasian aspen
  • European aspen
  • Japanese aspen

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