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Bombax

Definition:

Bombax refers to a genus of trees in the mallow family, native to the tropics. The trees are known for their large, flamboyant flowers and provide various practical uses such as timber, fiber, and medicine.

Part(s) of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of tree characterized by its large, vibrant flowers.

Example Sentence: The bombax tree in our garden bursts into a magnificent display of red flowers during spring.

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Sense 2:

The silk-cotton fiber obtained from the bombax tree, used in various textile applications.

Example Sentence: The local artisans spun the soft bombax fibers into a beautiful cloth.

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Sense 3:

A tropical plant used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Example Sentence: The indigenous community extracts extracts from the bombax plant's bark to treat respiratory ailments.

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