Definition of "populus" [populus]

• A genus of dicotyledonous trees of the order Salicineæ, including the poplar and aspen, having diœcious flowers in catkins without floral envelops, and distinguished from Salix, the willow, by the numerous ovules, obliquely lengthened and cup-shaped disks, broad and toothed bracts, loosely flowered and generally pendulous catkins, and broad leaves. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "To affect the whole country's health care over 15 % of the populus is absurd."
• "Good luck, America's educated populus is not as stupid as most of the posts on this blog!"
• "YES, a significant chunk of the voting populus is influenced by this and NO, middle america is not able to discern rightwing propaganda from truth."