flame tree

noun

either of two trees, Brachychiton acerifolius or B. australis, native to Australia, having clusters of bright scarlet flowers.

royal poinciana.

Origin of flame tree

First recorded in 1865–70

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Historical Examples of flame tree

He halted under a flame-tree, and a man came out of the darkness and laid a hand upon his knee.
Cumner & South Sea Folk, Complete
Gilbert Parker

British Dictionary definitions for flame tree

flame tree

noun

any of various tropical trees with red or orange flowers, such as flame-of-the-forest

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