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gulmohar

gulmohar

9.8
A tropical tree with bright red or orange flowers
  • noun
  • /ɡʌlˈmoʊhɑr/
  • Indian
translation icon : gulmohar
  • The gulmohar tree, with its vibrant orange flowers, is a stunning sight in the summer.

Examples

  • In full bloom, the gulmohar produces bright red flowers that are often seen along tropical streets.

  • A gulmohar outside blocked the dust and midday glare and shed its flaming red blossoms on the balcony.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Children enjoyed playing under the shade of the gulmohar tree during the hot afternoon.

Synonyms

flame tree
vsgulmohar
4.9

A tree with bright red or orange flowers that look like flames

is the same tree but often called by a regional name
Poinciana regia
vsgulmohar
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with large scarlet and orange flower clusters and a wide canopy

is the common name used in everyday speech rather than the scientific name
royal poinciana
vsgulmohar
9.6

A tropical tree with wide branches and bright red flowers

is the usual local name rather than a formal botanical term
flamboyant tree
vsgulmohar
8.4

A tropical tree with bright red or orange flowers often grown for decoration

refers specifically to trees with only red or orange blooms rather than wider colours

Surface Forms

gulmohar singular
gulmohars plural

Etymology

Gulmohar comes from South Asian languages and includes gul meaning 'flower' and mohar as the tree name. So it was used for the bright, flame-like tree and the name points to its red-orange blossoms.