Phrase guide

quaking aspen

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An American aspen (Populus tremuloides), the leaves of which have flattened petioles that cause them to tremble in the breeze.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trembling aspen, American aspen, quaky tree, quaky aspen, quaky, mountain aspen, golden aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar, quiverleaf

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: popple

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noun

Meaning 2

A Eurasian aspen (Populus tremula)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 3

Old World aspen with a broad much-branched crown; northwestern Europe and Siberia to North Africa

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: European quaking aspen, Populus tremula

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: aspen

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