Silk tree

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    an Asiatic leguminous tree (Albizia julibrissin) with finely bipinnate leaves, and large flat pods; so called because of the abundant long silky stamens of its blossoms.
  2. 2
    attractive domed or flat-topped Asiatic tree having bipinnate leaves and flowers with long silky stamens wordnet