kapok

noun /'keɪpɑk/

Definition
massive tropical tree with deep ridges on its massive trunk and bearing large pods of seeds covered with silky floss; source of the silky kapok fiber
Example
'kapok' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Length
5

Word Statistics

Length
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.02

Word Characteristics