Aspen: meaning, definitions and examples

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aspen

 

[ หˆรฆspษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree species

Aspen refers to a genus of trees in the willow family, known for their tall, slender trunks and fluttering leaves. They are primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere and are notable for their white bark and round leaves that turn bright yellow in the fall. Aspens are often found in clusters due to their ability to reproduce asexually through root suckers. These trees can grow quite tall, often reaching heights of 20 to 30 meters. They are also known for their rapid growth and can thrive in various soil conditions.

Synonyms

poplar, quaking aspen, trembling aspen

Examples of usage

  • The aspen trees swayed gently in the breeze.
  • We hiked through a grove of aspen in the autumn.
  • The aspen's leaves shimmered like silver in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "aspen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกlamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคธเฅเคชเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Espe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aspen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osika

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒšใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremble

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlamo temblรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titrek kavak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ŠคํŽœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุณุจู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝๆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aspen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aspen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกlamo temblor

Etymology

The word 'aspen' comes from the Old English term ' รฆsp,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*aspjล.' The etymology traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*as-', which means 'to be firm' or 'to be strong.' Aspens have been significant in various cultures for their wood and ecological importance. The Native Americans valued aspen for its bark, which could be used for making paper and canoes, and its inner bark was a source of food. Because of their unique ability to propagate through root suckers, aspens often form large groves, which can be thousands of years old. This characteristic led to their representation of endurance and resilience in many literary and cultural references.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,772, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.