Brachychiton

noun

Brachy·​chi·​ton

ˌbrakə̇ˈkītᵊn,

-akēˈ-

: a genus of Australian trees (family Sterculiaceae) that are grown in warm regions for ornament and have flowers with numerous stamens and woody fruits see bottle tree

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from brachy- + Greek chitōn covering, case, tunic

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