burao

Definitions

A tropical flowering tree, cottonwood hibiscus (Talipariti tiliaceum, syn. Hibiscus tiliaceus), found in the South Pacific.

Examples

“Overhead was a thatch of buraos, and over these again palms brandished their bright fans, as I have⟳ seen a conjurer make⟳ himself a halo out of naked swords.”

“Tiares, hibiscuses, frangipani and flowered buraos smile⟳ to those who return⟳ and are not the least bit surprised by their faithfulness.”

“There was a particular tree, the burao, used for fencing and the construction of indigenous huts, which had the ability to recover⟳ whatever the treatment it received.”

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