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cottonwood

/kɑtənˈwʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does cottonwood mean?

noun

A deciduous tree of the genus Populus, especially Populus trichocarpa, having a broad, flat crown and cotton-like seeds. A tree of this genus.

Example

"The cottonwood tree provided shade for the children playing in the park."

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