Word of the Day: Тополь
Тополь /ˈtopəlʲ/ noun, masculine — poplar, cottonwood Тополя быстро растут. Poplars grow fast. Родственные слова: Тополиный /təpɐˈlʲinɨɪ̯/, adjective — related […]
Тополь /ˈtopəlʲ/ noun, masculine — poplar, cottonwood Тополя быстро растут. Poplars grow fast. Родственные слова: Тополиный /təpɐˈlʲinɨɪ̯/, adjective — related […]
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