Definitions
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun 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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Examples
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After a long day in the fields, he would lift her skyward until she could touch the leaves of the ceiba tree.
The Lady Matador’s Hotel Cristina García 2010
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Soon, with silent footsteps, Maria was leading Toni to the hidden buttress of the ceiba tree.
River Of Desire Taylor, Abra 1982
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Kapok Fiber - Kapok fiber is a silky cotton-like substance that surrounds the seeds in the pods of the ceiba tree.
unknown title 2009
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Kapok Fiber - Kapok fiber is a silky cotton-like substance that surrounds the seeds in the pods of the ceiba tree.
unknown title 2009
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Kapok Fiber - Kapok fiber is a silky cotton-like substance that surrounds the seeds in the pods of the ceiba tree.
unknown title 2009
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