populus
- n a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere; poplars
- The story proves, and has proved twice over, the truth of the old adage-populus vult decipi: the public is very ready to be deceived.
- Something which is desperately needed in this country for a populus so averse to taxes.
- The problem is certainly compounded by the fact that there has not been a tradition of government support and (US) conservatives have convinced the populus that "liberal" and .