TRUMPET-TREE


Meaning of TRUMPET-TREE in English

/trum"pit tree'/ , n.

a tropical American tree, Cecropia peltata, of the mulberry family, having hollow, jointed stems and branches used in making certain wind instruments. Also called trumpetwood /trum"pit wood'/ .

[ 1750-60 ]

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