Lexical entry

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A flowering tree of the genus Tabebuia, known for its hard timber.

Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

Any of several tropical American timber trees of the genus Tabebuia, valued for their durability and bright blossoms.

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Fiber from the Indian silk cotton tree or the tree itself.

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