1. A tropical tree (Ceiba pentandra) native to Central and South America, or the silky fiber obtained from its seed pods, used in textiles and insulation.
Usage: Also called kapok or ceiba.; The fiber is lightweight and water-resistant.

Examples

• The kapas tree grows tall in tropical rainforests.
• Kapas fiber is commonly used to fill pillows and life jackets.
• Traditional weavers in Southeast Asia have long worked with kapas textiles.
• The seed pods of the kapas tree contain the soft, fluffy fiber.
• Kapas is valued for its buoyancy and insulating properties.