tipu tree

9.6

A fast-growing tree with yellow flowers often planted for its beauty and shade

noun

: árbol tipu

A mature tipu tree produces a spectacular display of yellow blossoms in early summer.

Examples

Gardeners appreciate tipu trees for their rapid growth and ornamental value.
The city planted tipu trees along the avenue for their beauty and shade.
The tipu tree is known for its vibrant yellow flowers.
Many gardens in Brazil feature the tipu tree as a centerpiece.
A mature tipu tree produces a spectacular display of yellow blossoms in early summer.
Gardeners appreciate tipu trees for their rapid growth and ornamental value.
The city planted tipu trees along the avenue for their beauty and shade.

Synonyms

tipu

vstipu tree

9.9

A medium to large tree with many small leaves and bright yellow flowers used for shade and decoration

is identical in meaning but appears as a different written form

pride of Bolivia

vstipu tree

9.9

A South American tree with feather-like leaves and bright yellow flowers grown for decoration

is the standard species description rather than a regional label

yellow jacaranda

vstipu tree

9.5

A tree with many small leaves and bright yellow flowers often grown in parks and gardens

specifies odd-pinnate leaves which are more precise

Surface Forms

tipu tree singular

tipu trees plural

Morphology

tipu + tree

This is a straightforward noun + noun combination where 'tipu' names a particular species and 'tree' provides the general category, so the meaning (a tree species with golden flowers) is directly derivable from the parts. The pattern 'X tree' (specific name + generic noun) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Tipu tree comes from the native name tipu for a South American tree that has bright yellow flowers and grows quickly. That's why tipu tree today means a decorative, fast-growing tree often planted for shade and colour.