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paulownia
[ paw-loh-nee-uh ]
noun
- a Japanese tree, Paulownia tomentosa, of the bignonia family, having showy clusters of pale-violet or blue flowers blossoming in early spring.
- any other tree of the genus Paulownia.
paulownia
/ pɔːˈləʊnɪə /
noun
- any scrophulariaceous tree of the Japanese genus Paulownia, esp P. tomentosa, having large heart-shaped leaves and clusters of purplish or white flowers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of paulownia1
1835–45; < New Latin; named after Anna Pavlovna, daughter of Paul I of Russia; -ia
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Word History and Origins
Origin of paulownia1
C19: New Latin, named after Anna Paulovna, daughter of Paul I of Russia
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Example Sentences
We saw during our journey large numbers of kiri (Paulownia) used for making geta and bride's chests.
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There are many fine old trees throughout the country, and which testify to the general hardihood of the Paulownia.
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The last two classes of the Rising Sun wear a decoration formed of the Paulownia flower and leaves.
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We have done our last planting—a Catalpa in one place, a Paulownia in another—and some more fruit-trees in the orchard.
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I made a chain for her neck out of the lovely blue Paulownia flowers and covered her with great heart-shaped leaves.
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