candle tree en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any tree of certain species: ▸ Parmentiera cereifera, principally of Central America, a tree with long cylindrical fruits that look like candles.
- Any tree of certain species: ▸ Dacryodes excelsa, of the Caribbean
- Any tree of certain species: ▸ Senna alata, of the family Fabaceae, native to Mexico.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| candle trees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
candlewood · ringworm tree (Senna alata) · empress candle plant (Senna alata) · candelabra bush (Senna alata)