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Shimul (Semal):

Bengali derivative of the flower/tree called Semal, often also called the silk-cotton tree. The petals of the Semal flower are usually bright crimson or blood red, have a very soft and smooth texture, and have cotton inside their pods.

Semal/Shimul trees are often associated with the supernatural; according to folklore, these trees are some of the best places to find spirits, duppies and other supernatural entities. It is a symbol for great dichotomy, yet ultimately used for healing.

This is ultimately a rarely used word/term, most people simply using the word Semal instead.
“Look, the Semal tree is in full bloom.”
“Look at the little Shimul flowers.”
“I need to fetch some Semal cotton for medicine.”
by hitchhiker 9000 November 22, 2021
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Shimul (Semal):

Bengali derivative of the flower/tree called Semal, often also called the silk-cotton tree. The petals of the Semal flower are usually bright crimson or blood red, have a very soft and smooth texture, and have cotton inside their pods.

Semal/Shimul trees are often associated with the supernatural; according to folklore, these trees are some of the best places to find spirits, duppies and other supernatural entities. It is a symbol for great dichotomy, yet ultimately used for healing.

This is ultimately a rarely used word/term, most people simply using the word Semal instead.
“Look, the Semal tree is in full bloom.”
“Look at the little Shimul flowers.”
“I need to fetch some Semal cotton for medicine.”
by hitchhiker 9000 November 22, 2021
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