monkeypod

[ mung-kee-pod ]

noun

1. a tropical American tree, Samanea saman, of the legume family, having spreading branches and dense heads of small, pink flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of monkeypod¹

First recorded in 1885–90; monkey + pod ¹

Example Sentences

The trees are expected to be replaced by 13 monkeypod and 13 hau trees.

From Washington Times

The notice says the association on Oahu has cut numerous trees from a slope below condo buildings including Formosan koa, Java plum, Mindanao gum, and white monkeypod specimens.

From Washington Times

Nonetheless, city officials say the iconic monkeypod will not be replaced.

From Seattle Times

The vast majority of Hawaii’s 300 cemeteries are like Pauoa’s, where a chapel once stood near where a monkeypod tree now looms tall and wide.

From Washington Times

Roddy and I started hanging out at school, far from the In Crowd’s monkeypod.

From The New Yorker