Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Silk-Cotton Tree.
Silk-Cotton Tree - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bombay ceibaceiba pentandraceiba treegod treekapokwhite silk-cotton treeExample Sentences
"The silk-cotton tree is native to tropical regions."
"The silk-cotton tree produces large white flowers."
"The silk-cotton tree can grow up to 150 feet tall."
"The silk-cotton tree's bark is smooth and gray."
"The silk-cotton tree is also known as the kapok tree."