Ceiba

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Translingual

Ceiba pentandra

Etymology

From Spanish ceiba.

Proper noun

Ceiba f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Malvaceae – large trees of the tropics.

Usage notes

  • Includes several species formerly included in genus Bombax.

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Proper noun

Ceiba

  1. A place name:
    1. A town and municipality in north-east Puerto Rico, named after the Ceiba tree genus.
    2. A barrio in Cidra municipality, Puerto Rico.
    3. A barrio in Las Piedras municipality, Puerto Rico.
    4. A barrio in Vega Baja municipality, Puerto Rico.