kapoko kapok; White Silk-Cotton Tree

Part of Speech n3
    • kapok; White Silk-Cotton Tree
      • plants
      • Scientific Name ceiba pentandra
      • Example 2924:
        O kapoko o naono o bebeera to nebaneba bata ria tavaan.
        The kapoko (ceiba pentandra) is a very big tree that the people plant.
        Source: Sha Aro 01E(Sha) 021
      • Example 2925:
        Eara na paku rara o enasun bono vua kapoko.
        We make the pillow from the kapoko fruit. (i.e. the floss)
        Source: Sii 31W 030
      • Example 2926:
        Kapoko. O naono vai na nebaneba komana bata ni riori. Na pura hiava antee nana bona 30 metre.
        This tree is planted. It grows up to 30 metres tall.
        Source: Aro Sha Joy 01W 050-051
      • Example 2927:
        A vua nae na paku riori bono piiroo to enasun ni riori beori goroho.
        They use its fruit (i.e. the floss of its fruit) for making pillows where they rest their head when sleeping. (i.e. the fruit of the tree called kapoko-ceiba pentandra)
        Source: Aro Sha Joy 01W 053
      • Example 2928:
        O naono nae he o asiasi vamataa rakaha beara vaanoto nie.
        Its wood burns very well when we light a fire with it.
        Source: Aro Sha Joy 01W 054

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