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paulownia

Pronunciation: /pɔːˈləʊnɪə, -ˈlɒvnɪə/
Definition of paulownia

noun

  • a small SE Asian tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant lilac flowers.
    • Genus Paulownia, family Scrophulariaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, named after Anna Pavlovna (1795–1865), a Russian princess

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