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alamo

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Noun — A poplar or cottonwood tree native to the southwestern United States.

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Etymology

From Spanish álamo ("poplar tree") — the same word behind the name of the famous San Antonio mission and battle site.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “alamo” mean?

The word “alamo” means a poplar or cottonwood tree native to the southwestern United States. In plain terms, a type of poplar/cottonwood tree common in the American Southwest; most English speakers know the word only from the place name "the Alamo.".

How do you use “alamo” in a sentence?

Here is “alamo” used in a sentence: “A row of alamos grew along the dry riverbed, their leaves shimmering in the wind.”

What part of speech is “alamo”?

“Alamo” is a noun.

Where does the word “alamo” come from?

The word “alamo” comes from Spanish. From Spanish álamo ("poplar tree") — the same word behind the name of the famous San Antonio mission and battle site.

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