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: any of several poplars (especially Populus tremula of Europe and P. tremuloides and P. grandidentata of North America) with leaves that flutter in the lightest wind because of their flattened petioles
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Meaning: The name Aspen is derived from the aspen tree, the most common hardwood tree in the US known for its white bark.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
But this 24-mile scenic byway road, especially, and other mountain passes that are abundant with the state’s iconic aspen trees, can be terribly congested with car traffic during fall colors season.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
In this composition, the mammals are joined only by a grouping of aspen trees, leafless against the winter ground.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Even on weekdays, roads to scenic aspen byways nearest the Front Range have become nearly as congested as Denver city streets during rush hour.
—Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, of an aspen, from asp aspen, from Old English æspe; akin to Old High German aspa aspen, Russian osina
First Known Use
1593, in the meaning defined above
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“Aspen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspen. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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aspen
noun
as·pen
ˈas-pən
: any of several poplars with leaves that flutter in the lightest breeze
Geographical Definition
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Nglish: Translation of aspen for Spanish Speakers
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