Definition of Brachychiton
:a genus of Australian trees (family Sterculiaceae) that are grown in warm regions for ornament and have flowers with numerous stamens and woody fruits — see bottle tree
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Brachychiton
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Brachy·chi·ton
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ˌbrakə̇ˈkītᵊn
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-akēˈ-
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Origin and Etymology of brachychiton
New Latin, from brachy- + Greek chitōn covering, case, tunic
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