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Definition of Golden shower tree

1. Noun. Deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Golden Shower Tree

Literary usage of Golden shower tree

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Three Old Maids in Hawaii by Ellen Blackmar Maxwell (1896)
"... to be wholly like her;" and half unconsciously he turned to the other window, from which he could see the sun pouring down through a golden shower tree, ..."

2. Dancing With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Himalayan Academy, Master Subramuniya (2003)
"... The Golden Shower tree, Cassia fistula; symbol of Siva's cascading, abundant, golden grace. Koran: The Islamic religion's sacred book, ..."

3. Living With Siva by Subramuniya (2001)
"... The Golden Shower tree, Cassia fistula; symbol of Siva's cascading, abundant, golden grace. ..."

4. Loving Ganesa: Hinduism's Endearing Elephant-Faced God by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Subramuniya (2000)
"... The Golden Shower tree, Cassia fistula; symbol of Siva's cascading, abundant, golden grace. ..."

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