noun
- A white poplar tree, especially one grown for ornament or timber.
Usage: Also called white poplar or silver poplar; Somewhat archaic or regional usage
Examples
- The abele tree was planted along the avenue for its striking white bark.
- In older European gardens, the abele was a common choice for landscaping.
- The abele's leaves shimmer silver in the breeze.
- Foresters valued the abele for both its appearance and its wood.