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Cottonwood: meaning, definitions and examples

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cottonwood

 

[ หˆkษ’tษ™nwสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree type

Cottonwood is a common name for trees in the genus Populus, particularly the species Populus deltoides and Populus nigra. These trees are known for their tall stature and broad leaves, which flutter in the wind. They are commonly found in North America and are often located near rivers and streams due to their preference for wet soil. Cottonwoods are notable for their light, fluffy seed that can be dispersed by the wind, resembling cotton, hence the name.

Synonyms

broadleaf, poplar

Examples of usage

  • The cottonwood tree provides excellent shade in parks.
  • I love the sound of the wind rustling through the cottonwood leaves.
  • Our backyard has a beautiful cottonwood that attracts many birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "cottonwood" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกlamo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคŸเคจเคตเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cottonwood

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pohon cottonwood

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั‚ะพั‡ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wierzba baweล‚niana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒƒใƒˆใƒณใ‚ฆใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peuplier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlamo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pamuk aฤŸacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”ํŠผ์šฐ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุฑุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ topol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ topoฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ‰ๆœจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ topol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณmullartrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐ ะฐา“ะฐัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜แƒก แƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pamuk aฤŸacฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกlamo

Etymology

The term 'cottonwood' originates from the appearance of the tree's seeds, which are lightweight and can be carried on the wind, resembling cotton. The first recorded use of the word dates back to the early 19th century in North America, where settlers and indigenous peoples utilized the wood for various purposes, including construction and making canoes. Cottonwood trees played a significant role in the ecosystem, providing habitat for numerous species and stabilizing soil along riverbanks. Due to their rapid growth and height, they became popular in landscaping. The name combines 'cotton', reflecting the fluffy seed, and 'wood', indicating its nature as a tree. Over time, cottonwoods have gained appreciation for their aesthetic value and the shade they provide.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,049, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.