ˌpȯin(t)sēˈanə, esp in regions where it grows ˌp(w)än- noun
Etymology: New Latin, from De Poinci, 17th century governor of part of the French West Indies + Latin -ana, feminine of -anus -an
1. capitalized : a small genus of ornamental tropical trees or shrubs (family Leguminosae) that have bright orange or red flowers — see pride of barbados
2. -s : any of various trees now or formerly included in the genus Poinciana ; especially : royal poinciana