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Poinciana Definition & Meaning

poinciana
noun
  1. small subgenus of ornamental tropical shrubs or trees; not recognized in some classifications
  2. a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana

"Poinciana" in song lyrics

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  • "brand new homes poinciana"
    AOL — AOL
  • "orlando poinciana"
    AOL — AOL
  • "banks in poinciana"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does poinciana mean?
small subgenus of ornamental tropical shrubs or trees; not recognized in some classifications a tropical flowering shrub having bright orange or red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana
What part of speech is poinciana?
Poinciana is a noun.
How many definitions does poinciana have?
Poinciana has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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