pink shower tree
- noun
- US
:
árbol de lluvia rosa
- A mature pink shower tree can transform a plain yard into a vibrant, colorful landscape.
Examples
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Many gardeners choose the pink shower tree for its striking floral displays and minimal upkeep.
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The pink shower tree bloomed beautifully this spring.
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The pink shower tree bloomed beautifully in the botanical garden last spring.
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I saw a pink shower tree in the park yesterday.
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Many gardeners choose to plant a pink shower tree in their yards for its beautiful clusters of pink flowers.
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In the summer, the pink shower tree fills the air with the delightful scent of its vibrant blossoms.
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The pink shower tree is admired for its ornamental beauty and is often featured in tropical landscaping.
Synonyms
A tropical American tree with upright groups of pink flowers often planted for its beauty
A tropical tree that has groups of pink flowers and is grown for decoration
A tropical tree with tall groups of pink flowers used in gardens
Surface Forms
Morphology
All three constituents contribute directly to the referent: 'tree' names the thing, 'pink' specifies the flower color, and 'shower' metaphorically signals a profusion or showering of blooms. This composition is a straightforward descriptive botanical name rather than an idiom, so a B1 learner who knows the words would likely infer it refers to a tree with clusters of pink flowers.
Etymology
Pink shower tree: The name pink shower tree comes from the way the tree blooms: clusters of pink flowers hang and fall like a shower of petals, so it looks as if it is raining pink. That's why the name helps you picture this garden tree often planted for 'decoration'.
