trumpet-tree

[ truhm-pit-tree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a tropical American tree, Cecropia peltata, of the mulberry family, having hollow, jointed stems and branches used in making certain wind instruments.

First recorded in 1750–60

"There is another tree, called the trumpet-tree," continued their uncle.

In 1882 I captured several at flowers of the trumpet-tree (Brugmansia) in a garden near Auckland.

They feed chiefly on the leaves of the trumpet-tree (Cecropia), resembling our horse-chestnut.

Then there are the curious cannon-ball tree, stately samans, the leopardwood tree, the trumpet tree and others equally attractive.

This was the cecropia or trumpet tree, falsely appearing firm and solid stemmed, but quite dominant in the neglected tangle.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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