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pink shower

pink shower

9.9
A tropical tree that has groups of pink flowers and is grown for decoration
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : lluvia rosa
  • Gardeners often plant the pink shower as a decorative tree along avenues and parks.

Examples

  • The pink shower adds a splash of vibrant color to many tropical gardens.

  • In full bloom, the pink shower attracts butterflies with its beautiful flowers.

  • The pink shower bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • I love the sight of a pink shower in spring.

  • Gardeners often plant the pink shower as a decorative tree along avenues and parks.

  • In full bloom, the pink shower attracts butterflies with its beautiful flowers.

  • The pink shower adds a splash of vibrant color to many tropical gardens.

Synonyms

Cassia grandis
vspink shower
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical American tree with upright groups of pink flowers often planted for its beauty

is the same plant often listed under an alternative name
pink shower tree
vspink shower
  • US
9.3

A tree from warm places with upright groups of pink flowers grown for decoration

is the same species but uses a slightly different common name
horse cassia
vspink shower
  • US
9.9

A tropical tree with tall groups of pink flowers used in gardens

is the same ornamental tree term using the broader word clusters instead

Surface Forms

pink shower singular
pink showers plural

Morphology

pink + shower

The words 'pink' + 'shower' can evoke a 'shower' of pink (e.g., falling pink petals or a burst of pink), so there is a partial, metaphorical link to flowering. However, a B1 learner who knows the constituents would not reliably infer that this is the name of a specific tropical ornamental tree without prior exposure, so the sense is only partly predictable.

Etymology

The noun pink shower comes from the tree's many pink flowers that seem to fall like a gentle shower. That's why the name now refers to a tropical ornamental tree with clusters of pink flowers.