hackmatack

/ˌhækməˈtæk/
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Other forms: hackmatacks

Definitions of hackmatack
  1. noun
    poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves
    synonyms: Populus balsamifera, balsam poplar, tacamahac
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    type of:
    poplar, poplar tree
    any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins
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