silk-cotton tree
/'silk,kɔn'tri:/
Definition
- Noun:
- A massive tropical tree (Ceiba pentandra) characterized by deep ridges on its massive trunk and large pods containing seeds covered with a silky, cotton-like floss. It is the primary source of the fiber known as kapok.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The silk-cotton tree in the village square is over two hundred years old.
- Kapok, harvested from the seed pods of the silk-cotton tree, is used for stuffing pillows and life jackets.
Advanced Usage
- "under the shade of the silk-cotton tree": A phrase often used to denote a specific, notable location in tropical regions.
- The elders held their meetings under the shade of the ancient silk-cotton tree.
Variants and Related Words
- Kapok tree: Another common name for the silk-cotton tree, emphasizing its product.
- Ceiba: The genus name for this and related trees.
- Kapok (n): The silky fiber obtained from the seed pods of this tree.
Synonyms
- Kapok tree
- Ceiba tree
- Java cotton tree
Related Phrases
- Silk-cotton: Refers to the fiber itself, though the primary term is "kapok."
- The cushion was filled with silk-cotton.
Related Idioms
- "As tall as a silk-cotton tree": Used to describe something or someone of great height or stature.
- The new basketball player is as tall as a silk-cotton tree.
Noun
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massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber
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