/ Dictionary / Index B black poplar: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: black' pop'lar Pronunciation: [key] a poplar, Populus nigra, characterized by spreading branches, triangular leaves, and a gray bark. the light, soft wood of this tree, used for making doors, window frames, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Black Pope black powder Related Content Daily Word Quiz: lyceum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language