1. A tropical Asian tree (Magnolia champaca) with fragrant yellow or orange flowers, cultivated for ornament and timber.
Usage: Also spelled 'champak' or 'champa'.; Native to South and Southeast Asia.

Examples

• The champac tree blooms with delicate golden flowers in spring.
• Champac wood is valued for its durability and fine grain in furniture making.
• The fragrance of champac flowers is used in traditional perfumes.
• Many gardens in India feature champac trees for their ornamental beauty.
• The champac is sacred in some Buddhist and Hindu traditions.