kapok
English
/ˈkeɪpɒk/
noun
Definitions
- A silky fibre obtained from the silk-cotton tree used for insulation and stuffing for pillows, mattresses, etc.
Etymology
Borrowed from Malay kapuk.
Origin
Malay
kapuk
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- kapokki Finnish
- kapokkipuu Finnish
- capoc Italian
- kapuk Malay
- 加薄棉 Chinese