royal poinciana
noun
a tree, Delonix regia, of the legume family, native to Madagascar, having showy clusters of brilliant scarlet flowers and long, flat, woody pods.
Also called
flamboyant,
flame tree.
Origin of royal poinciana
First recorded in 1895–1900
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British Dictionary definitions for royal poinciana
royal poinciana
noun
a leguminous tree, Delonix regia, that is native to Madagascar but widely cultivated elsewhere, having clusters of large scarlet flowers and long pods
Also called: flamboyant