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Definition of silk tree
silk tree
Plural:silk trees
silk tree Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A fast-growing deciduous tree native to Asia (Albizia julibrissin), widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its fern-like leaves and fragrant, fluffy pink flowers that resemble clusters of silky threads.
Example
"We planted a beautiful silk tree in the front yard to enjoy its vibrant, feathery pink blooms during the summer."
Synonyms
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In North America, the silk tree is frequently called a 'mimosa', though it should not be confused with the true Mimosa genus, which encompasses different but related plants.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name 'silk tree' refers to the plant's distinctive, showy flowers, which consist of prominent pink stamens resembling fine, silky threads.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silk tree. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silk tree