Poinciana
- noun
- /ˌpɔɪnˈsiːənə/
- Specialized
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poinciana
- The brilliant red blossoms of the Poinciana lit up the entire garden in summer.
Examples
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Many tropical cities use the Poinciana as a decorative street tree for its shade and flowers.
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Our neighbor planted a Poinciana in her front yard, and it has become quite the attraction.
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The Poinciana tree blooms beautifully in summer.
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Many Poincianas can be found in tropical gardens.
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Many tropical cities use the Poinciana as a decorative street tree for its shade and flowers.
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The brilliant red blossoms of the Poinciana lit up the entire garden in summer.
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Our neighbor planted a Poinciana in her front yard, and it has become quite the attraction.
Synonyms
A small group of tropical garden trees with bright flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers and feathery leaves
- Specialized
A tropical small tree with bright orange-red flowers grown in gardens
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A tropical tree with large scarlet and orange flower clusters and a wide canopy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Poinciana comes from a French family name, likely Poincy, and was given to honour a person who worked with plants in the tropics. That's why Poinciana is the common name for the showy tropical 'flame' trees and shrubs people plant for their bright flowers.
