释义 |
bom·bax \ˈbämˌbaks\ noun Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin, cotton — more at bombast 1. capitalized : a large genus of trees (family Bombacaceae) chiefly of So. America, a few of India, and one of Africa having digitate leaves and showy white or scarlet flowers — compare ceiba 2. -es : any tree of the genus Bombax |