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aspen.

Pertaining to the aspen tree.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈæspən/
  1. Pertaining to the aspen tree.

  2. Tremulous, trembling.

    obsolete
  3. Resembling an asp in some way

    obsolete
  4. Resembling an asp in some way wagging, gossiping.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English aspen, corresponding to asp + -en.

noun/ˈæspən/
  1. 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.
  2. The wood of such a tree; usually pale, lightweight and soft.

    uncountable
    She claimed that aspen was the only "proper" material from which to make a wicker basket.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English aspen, from Old English æspen, Old English æspan (combining form), from Old English æspe (“aspen”). More at asp.

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