First Known Use: 1843
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paulownia
noun pau·low·nia \pȯ-ˈlō-nē-ə\
Definition of PAULOWNIA
: any of a genus (Paulownia) of Chinese trees of the snapdragon family; especially : one (P. tomentosa) widely cultivated for its panicles of fragrant violet flowers
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Origin of PAULOWNIA
New Latin, from Anna Pavlovna †1865 Russian princess
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