aspen

n. a tree with a smooth, light-coloured trunk and leaves that tremble in the wind.

n. any of several species of poplar trees in the genus Populus, known for their thin, greenish-white bark and leaves that flutter in the slightest breeze.

“In the autumn, the leaves of the aspen turn a beautiful bright yellow.”

“The hillside was covered in a dense grove of aspen, their leaves shimmering with a distinct metallic sound as the wind moved through the valley.”

n. the soft, light-coloured wood that comes from an aspen tree.

n. the timber produced by the aspen tree, typically characterised as being pale, lightweight, and relatively soft.

“The matchsticks were made from soft aspen wood.”

“Aspen is frequently utilised in the production of plywood and paper pulp due to its uniform texture and low density.”

Technical

adj. shaking or trembling, like the leaves of an aspen tree.

adj. characterised by trembling or shaking; used figuratively to describe a person's physical state of fear or weakness.

“He stood there with aspen limbs, terrified of what might happen next.”

“The poet described the old man's aspen hands, which shook uncontrollably as he reached for the letter.”

Archaic · Literary