the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An immense leguminous tree (Pithecolobium Saman) of Venezuela. Its branches form a hemispherical mass, often one hundred and eighty feet across. The sweet pulpy pods are used commonly for feeding cattle. Also called rain tree.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as rain-tree.
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n. large ornamental tropical American tree with bipinnate leaves and globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens and seed pods that are eaten by cattle
Word Usage
"The zamang is a fine species of mimosa, and its tortuous branches are divided by bifurcation."