silk cotton

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Noun silk cotton has 1 sense

kapok, silk cotton, vegetable silk - from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation
--₁ is a kind of plant fiber, plant fibre
--₁ is a substance of padding, cushioning
--₁ has particulars: red silk cotton

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Silk Cotton

Definition:

Silk cotton refers to the soft and fibrous substance obtained from the seeds of several trees, used in the making of textiles and filling materials.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A tree of the bombax family, yielding a strong and durable fiber.

2. The soft and fluffy fiber obtained from the seed pods of this tree, used in stuffing pillows, cushions, and other textiles.

Usage:

Sense 1:

1. The silk cotton tree is native to tropical regions.

2. The villagers rely on the silk cotton tree for its timber and fiber.

Sense 2:

1. The pillows were filled with silk cotton for extra comfort.

2. The fluffy silk cotton fibers are ideal for making soft toys.

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