kapok in Malay
kapuk
/ˈkeɪpɒk/US/ˈkeɪˌpɑk/
kapok in Malay: kapuk, kekabu. In English, kapok means a silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) used for insulation and stuffing for mattresses, pillows, etc.
Malay words for kapok
- silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra)
- kapuk, kekabu
English meaning of kapok
- noun A silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) used for insulation and stuffing for mattresses, pillows, etc.
- noun A silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra).
- noun A cotton tree, Malabar silk-cotton tree, or red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba).
Synonyms of kapok
kapok in other languages
Questions about kapok in Malay
- What is the meaning of kapok in Malay?
- Kapok in Malay is kapuk, kekabu.
- Apakah maksud kapok dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Kapok: kapuk, kekabu.
- What does kapok mean in English?
- Kapok means a silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) used for insulation and stuffing for mattresses, pillows, etc.
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