paulownia

pau·low·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [paw-loh-nee-uh]
- /pɔˈloʊ ni ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [paw-loh-nee-uh]
- /pɔˈloʊ ni ə/

Definitions of paulownia word

noun paulownia a Japanese tree, Paulownia tomentosa, of the bignonia family, having showy clusters of pale-violet or blue flowers blossoming in early spring. 1
noun paulownia any other tree of the genus Paulownia. 1
noun paulownia any scrophulariaceous tree of the Japanese genus Paulownia, esp P. tomentosa, having large heart-shaped leaves and clusters of purplish or white flowers 0
noun paulownia any of a genus (Paulownia) of Asiatic trees of the figwort family, with large, heart-shaped leaves and large, erect clusters of violet flowers; esp., a tree (P. tomentosa) having fragrant, violet flowers like those of foxglove 0

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Origin of paulownia

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < New Latin; named after Anna Pavlovna, daughter of Paul I of Russia; see -ia

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paulownia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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