poinciana

[poin-see-an-uh]

poinciana Definition

• 1. a tropical tree with flamboyant red or orange flowers
• 2. a flowering plant of the pea family

Using poinciana: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poinciana" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The poinciana tree in our garden is in full bloom.

• Example

  The peacock flower, also known as poinciana, is native to Madagascar.

poinciana Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poinciana

• flame tree
• peacock flower

Phrases with poinciana

• Poinciana Regia

  a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to Madagascar

  Example

• Delonix Regia

  a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to Madagascar

  Example

• Flamboyant Tree

  a common name for the Poinciana tree due to its bright and showy flowers

  Example

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Summary: poinciana in Brief

Poinciana [poin-see-an-uh] refers to a tropical tree with flamboyant red or orange flowers. It is also a flowering plant of the pea family. The tree is also known as flame tree or peacock flower. The Poinciana Regia is a species of this plant native to Madagascar.