catalpa

noun ca·tal·pa \kə-ˈtal-pə, -ˈtȯl-\

Definition of CATALPA

: any of a genus (Catalpa) of North American and Asian trees of the bignonia family with pale showy flowers in terminal clusters

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Creek katáłpa, from iká head + táłpa wing

First Known Use: circa 1730

CATALPA Defined for Kids

noun ca·tal·pa \kə-ˈtal-pə\

: a tree of North America and Asia with broad leaves, showy flowers, and long pods

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