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Word: Kapok
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: from Malay kapuk
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkeɪpɒk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a fine, fibrous substance like cotton that grows around the seeds of the ceiba tree, used as stuffing for cushions, soft toys, etc.
Short Definition:fine, fibrous substance that grows around seeds of ceiba tree
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