The white poplar tree, valued for its pale wood and silvery leaves.
From Dutch 'abeel', which came from Old French 'aubel', ultimately derived from Latin 'albellus' (whitish, from 'albus' meaning white).
The white poplar earned its name literally because of its pale appearance—'abele' traveled through Dutch traders who brought saplings to northern Europe!
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