Added 10 October 2026
aspen
/ˈæspən/ adjective
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about aspen at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Pertaining to the aspen tree.
- Tremulous, trembling.
- Resembling an asp in some way wagging, gossiping.
noun
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A poplar tree, especially of section Populus sect. Populus, of medium-size trees with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.
Above a certain elevation, the aspens gave way to scrubby, gnarled pines.
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The wood of such a tree; usually pale, lightweight and soft.
She claimed that aspen was the only "proper" material from which to make a wicker basket.
Origin
From Middle English aspen, corresponding to asp + -en.
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