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Kapok Definition & Meaning

kapok
noun
  1. a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation
  2. massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber

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  • "kapok 1300"
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Frequently asked questions

What does kapok mean?
a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber
What part of speech is kapok?
Kapok is a noun.
How many definitions does kapok have?
Kapok has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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