Brachychiton
noun
Brachy·chi·ton
\ˌbrakə̇ˈkītən, -akēˈ-\
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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Origin and Etymology of brachychiton
New Latin, from brachy- + Greek chitōn covering, case, tunic — more at chiton
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