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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
See Words from the same year: a tall, thin tree that has rough bark, soft wood, and very small groups of flowers
Spanish Central: Translation of poplar Nglish: Translation of poplar for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about poplar
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