Meaning
A silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) used for insulation and stuffing for mattresses, pillows, etc.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Borrowed from Malay kapuk (“silky fibre from the silk-cotton tree; Ceiba pentandra”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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