noun

cottonwood

cottonwood

A large cottonwood tree grew by the river.

A large cottonwood tree grew by the river.

((a/the)) cottonwood (noun) a type of poplar tree The cottonwood is a common tree in North America.

Synonyms: poplar

From 'cotton' + 'wood', named for the cotton-like fluff attached to its seeds.

Imagine a tree that grows 'cotton' instead of just leaves.

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