cottonwood

• اسم يشير إلى أي من عدة أشجار أمريكية شمالية من جنس الحور (Populus) تتميز ببذور ذات خصلة من الشعيرات القطنية، أو إلى شجرة الزيزفون الأمريكية في منطقة أليغني.

A noun referring to any of several North American trees of the genus Populus, characterized by seeds with a tuft of cottony hairs, or alternatively to the American basswood of the Allegheny region.

1. North American poplar treeB2formalamerican

   Any of several North American trees belonging to the genus Populus, characterized by seeds that have a tuft of cottony hairs.

   حور أمريكي

   • The cottonwood tree by the river shed its fluffy seeds in the spring breeze.
   • We planted a cottonwood sapling in the backyard for shade.
   • The leaves of the cottonwood rustled loudly in the wind.

   المرادفاتpoplar

2. American basswoodC1formalamerican

   A type of basswood tree native to the Allegheny region of North America.

   الزيزفون الأمريكي

   • The cottonwood in the Allegheny forest is known for its soft, light wood.
   • Craftsmen often use cottonwood for carving due to its fine grain.
   • The cottonwood's flowers attract bees in the early summer.