red silk-cotton tree
Definition
Noun 1. A species of tropical tree: Refers specifically to Bombax ceiba or Bombax malabaricum, a large deciduous tree native to East India and other parts of tropical Asia. It is known for its striking red flowers and its seed pods that contain a silky, cotton-like fiber.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The vibrant blossoms of the red silk-cotton tree are a common sight in spring.
- The fiber from the red silk-cotton tree is sometimes used as stuffing material.
- They rested in the shade of a massive red silk-cotton tree.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: The term is used precisely in botanical and horticultural descriptions to distinguish this species from the true kapok tree (), which produces a superior fiber.
- While impressive, the red silk-cotton tree is not the primary commercial source for kapok fiber.
Variants and Related Words
- Semal tree: Another common name for the same species ().
- Kapok tree: Refers to a different, though related, tree () known for its high-quality fiber. This is a related but distinct species.
- Silk-cotton tree: A more general term that can refer to trees of the genera or .
Synonyms
- Bombax ceiba (Scientific name)
- Bombax malabaricum (Scientific name)
- Semal tree (Common name)
Different Meanings
This term has a single, specific botanical meaning as defined above. It does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings.
Noun
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East Indian silk cotton tree yielding fibers inferior to kapok
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