Associations to the word «Bauhinia»

Wiktionary

BAUHINIA, noun. Any of flowering plants of the Bauhinia genus, some of which are known as orchid trees.
BAUHINIA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — tropical flowering plants, including many decorative trees.

Dictionary definition

BAUHINIA, noun. Mountain ebony, orchid tree.

Wise words

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