albizzia

Thân thiện

The albizzia tree in the park has beautiful feathery leaves and pink flowers.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Any of numerous trees of the genus Albizia: A type of tree belonging to a large genus within the legume family (Fabaceae), often characterized by feathery, bipinnate leaves and showy flower clusters.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden was shaded by a large, flowering albizzia.
  • Albizzias are commonly planted as ornamental trees in warm climates.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used specifically to refer to species within this genus, which are valued for timber, shade, or decorative purposes.
  • The study focused on the nitrogen-fixing properties of the albizzia.

Variants and Related Words

• Albizia: This is the standard modern botanical spelling. "Albizzia" is a common variant spelling.
• Mimosa: A common name for some species in this genus, particularly (the Persian silk tree).
• Siris: Another common name for various species.

Synonyms

• Silk tree: A common name for several species.
• Powderpuff tree: A descriptive name referring to the fluffy appearance of the flowers.

Notes on Meaning

• The word refers specifically to trees of the genus . It is not a general term for any tree with feathery leaves.
• The genus is named after the Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizzi, who introduced to Europe in the 18th century.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of numerous trees of the genus Albizia

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