Cottonwood Definition

cottonwood
noun
  1. any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
  2. American basswood of the Allegheny region

"Cottonwood" in song lyrics

See how cottonwood is used in real songs:

  • "shuttle service from phoenix to cottonwood"
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  • "coury pontiac gmc cottonwood"
    AOL — AOL
  • "alamo cottonwood"
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Usage tips for "cottonwood"

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