albizia

noun

Meaning

A genus of tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs known for their bipinnate leaves and clusters of showy, thread-like stamens.

Examples

The albizia provided welcome shade during the hot summer afternoons.
Many species of albizia are prized in landscaping for their rapid growth and unique foliage.

Synonyms: silk tree, mimosa, legume, shrub

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albizia

noun

Pronunciation: /ælˈbɪziə/

Definition

A genus of tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs known for their bipinnate leaves and clusters of showy, thread-like stamens.

Examples

The albizia provided welcome shade during the hot summer afternoons.
Many species of albizia are prized in landscaping for their rapid growth and unique foliage.
The delicate blossoms of the albizia tree carpeted the lawn in shades of soft pink.

Synonyms of albizia

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