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ceibo

ceibo

9.9
A small spiny tree from South America with dark red flowers that grow alone or in small groups
  • noun
  • /seɪboʊ/
  • UK
translation icon : ceibo
  • Many birds are attracted to the nectar of the ceibo in bloom.

Examples

  • The ceibo tree is known for its stunning flowers.

  • The ceibo is celebrated as the national flower of Argentina.

  • Brightly colored ceibo blossoms covered the tree during the summer.

  • I saw a beautiful ceibo in the park.

  • The ceibo tree is famous for its vibrant crimson flowers that bloom during the spring.

  • In the garden, the ceibo stands out with its beautiful scarlet blossoms attracting various birds.

  • As we walked through the rainforest, we admired the majestic ceibo, adorned with clusters of bright red flowers.

Synonyms

cry-baby tree
vsceibo
9.9

A small spiny tree from South America with deep red flowers

is the same name but usually written without a hyphen
crybaby tree
vsceibo
9.9

A small spiny tree from South America with bright red flowers

is the same name typically shown with a hyphen in some sources
Erythrina crista-galli
vsceibo
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from South America with spiny branches and bright red flowers grown for decoration

is the common everyday name rather than the formal scientific label
9.0

A small thorny South American tree with bright red flowers

refers specifically to the single South American species with those flowers

How Big

tree
1.0
ceibo
  • UK
9.9
treelet
6.8
shrub
44 1.0
seedling
20 2.8

Surface Forms

ceibo singular
ceibos plural

Etymology

Ceibo comes from a native South American language and was adopted into Spanish as the local name for the bright, spiny tree with red flowers. Like the similar word ceiba for another tropical tree, it was simply the local name for the plant, which is why ceibo today means that celebrated tree and Argentina's national flower.