Imbauba (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ceiba imbauba is a common sight in tropical forests of Central and South America.
- Native peoples of the Amazon rainforest have long revered the imbauba tree for its spiritual significance.
- The ceiba imbauba is a giant of the forest, with some specimens reaching heights of over 100 feet.
- The large, flat leaves of the imbauba tree can grow up to 15 inches long and serve as a distinct identifier of this species.
- Travelers trekking through the jungle often seek shade under the sprawling canopy of an imbauba tree.