<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>Any of the rapidly growing, salicaceous trees of the genus <em>Populus</em>, usually characterized by the columnar or spirelike manner of growth of its branches.</li><li>The light, soft wood of any of these trees, used for pulp.</li><li>Any of various similar trees, as the tulip tree.</li><li>The wood of any such tree.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>