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golden rain tree

American  

noun

  1. an ornamental tree, Koelreuteria paniculata, of the soapberry family, native to China and adjacent areas, having pinnate leaves, large clusters of fragrant yellow flowers, and inflated pods containing black seeds used as beads.


Etymology

Origin of golden rain tree

First recorded in 1925–30

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