one of several ash trees, especially Fraxinus nigra, the black ash.
- 1801  The greatest proportion is shaded with large trees, such as the liard, the swamp-ash, and the willow.
- 1861  The swamp Ash . . . is prized by the Indians, by whom its wood is used in making baskets, &c.
- 1956  Black ash [is also called] Swamp ash. . . .