n. The native name of the Ochroma Lagopus, a bombaceous tree common in the forests upon the coasts of tropical America.n. A kind of raft or float much used on the west coast of South America for crossing lakes or rivers, for landing through the surf, and by fishermen.n. On Lake Titicaca, an aboriginal flat-bottomed boat or canoe, sometimes capable of conveying as many as 30 persons or a dozen donkeys.