paulownia
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A fast-growing tree with large leaves and pale purple flowers
- noun
- /pɔːˈloʊniə/
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paulownia
- They planted a paulownia in their backyard because it grows quickly and provides shade.
Examples
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The paulownia tree is known for its large leaves and stunning pale purple flowers.
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Although if it came to that, even I had a pair of straight-grained paulownia sandals.
Fiction book (2002) -
Weedy clumps of paulownia hung over the path.
Fiction book (2000) -
The lightweight wood from the paulownia tree is highly sought after for making furniture.
Surface Forms
paulownia singular
paulownias plural
Etymology
Paulownia comes from the name Pavlovna, the Russian princess Anna Pavlovna, and that family name comes from the name 'Paul'. The tree is native to East Asia but was given her name, so thinking of 'Paul' can help you remember this fast-growing tree with large leaves and pale purple flowers.