Ceiba

/'si:bə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of tropical American trees: "Ceiba" refers to a genus of trees native to tropical America, characterized by palmately compound leaves and large, showy, bell-shaped flowers. The most well-known species is Ceiba pentandra, the kapok or silk-cotton tree.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The towering ceiba is considered a sacred tree in many Mesoamerican cultures.
    • Fibers from the seed pods of the ceiba tree, known as kapok, are used for stuffing pillows and life jackets.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical and ecological contexts: The term "ceiba" is used specifically to refer to trees of this genus, often highlighting their ecological role as keystone species or their impressive size.
    • The ceiba forms an emergent layer in the rainforest canopy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kapok tree / Silk-cotton tree: Common names for , the most prominent species within the genus.
  • Ceibaceae: The botanical family name to which the ceiba genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Kapok tree: Specifically for .
  • Silk-cotton tree: Another common name for the same species.
Related Idioms or Cultural References
  • "The World Tree" or "Tree of Life": In various indigenous cultures of the Americas, the ceiba tree is often revered as a sacred axis connecting the underworld, earth, and heavens.
Noun
  1. tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers

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