of or relating to the aspen.
trembling or quivering, like the leaves of the aspen.
1350–1400; Middle English aspen (adj.), Old English æspen; cognate with Old Frisian espen (adj.), espenbeam, Middle Dutch espenboom, Old High German espîn (adj.). See asp 2, -en 2
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It says that while pines contain flammable resins, species such as alder, rowan, aspen and birch are higher in moisture content which means they do not burn as easily.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
In Yellowstone National Park, their return has been praised with reducing the overabundant elk population and allowing decimated trees such as willows and aspen to recover, which subsequently brought the return of beavers and songbirds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Yes, stands of aspen and willows are thriving again — in some places.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
In many areas, deciduous shrubs and trees, like willow and aspen, are moving in after a fire.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2024
He wrote back, saying that he was sorry about Gram and maybe he would come and visit that aspen grove someday.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
Having pivoted away from a traditional home in the center of Aspen, Oates turned to a real estate agent friend, who began taking him on tours of properties that might better fit their needs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Dorsia members join at three different membership tiers—which affect members’ access to prime places at prime times—in limited markets that include Aspen, St. Barts, Ibiza, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Hamptons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The decline in Aspen, Colo., home sales in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period of last year, according to one market tracker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“There are no American bases in Jordan. We have American troops that are in Jordan as part of our long-standing military cooperation,” he said at the Aspen Security Forum earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
I'm going to Hannah’s birthday party in Aspen on Saturday.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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