Definition Noun : 1. A type of tree : The word "simal" refers specifically to a large tropical tree, the East Indian silk-cotton tree ( Bombax ceiba or Bombax malabaricum ). It is known for its tall, straight trunk, spiny bark, and large, showy red flowers. The tree produces a silky fiber, similar to but considered inferior to kapok, which surrounds its seeds. Usage Examples Noun : The towering...

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