Titi (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tree of low-lying coastal areas of southeastern United States having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The titi tree flourished in the swampy regions of Louisiana, its vibrant leaves a stark contrast to the murky waters.
- Titi trees commonly grew in clusters along the riverbanks of Mississippi, attracting numerous species of birds and insects.
- Botanists have long been fascinated by the unique adaptations of the titi tree in low-lying coastal areas.
- Local residents often wove baskets from the flexible branches of the titi tree, selling them at roadside markets.
- Wildlife experts observed that the nectar-rich flowers of the titi tree served as an important food source for local hummingbird populations.
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Meaning 2
Deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Small South American monkeys with long beautiful fur and long nonprehensile tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.