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aspens

/ˈæspənz/

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noun

Zitterpappeln

The asp tree; a kind of poplar tree (genus Populus sect. Populus). A medium-size tree with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.

Examples :

"Above a certain elevation, the aspens gave way to scrubby, gnarled pines."

Oberhalb einer bestimmten Höhe wichen die Zitterpappeln struppigen, knorrigen Kiefern.

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noun

Espenholz

The wood of such a tree; usually pale, lightweight and soft.

Examples :

"She claimed that aspen was the only "proper" material from which make a wicker basket."

Sie behauptete, dass Espenholz das einzige „richtige“ Material sei, aus dem man einen Weidenkorb herstellen könne.