paulownia

[paw-loh-nee-uh]

pau·low·ni·a

[paw-loh-nee-uh]
noun
1.
a Japanese tree, Paulownia tomentosa, of the bignonia family, having showy clusters of pale-violet or blue flowers blossoming in early spring.
2.
any other tree of the genus Paulownia.

Origin:
1835–45; < Neo-Latin; named after Anna Pavlovna, daughter of Paul I of Russia; see -ia
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Paulownia is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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paulownia (pɔːˈləʊnɪə)
 
n
any scrophulariaceous tree of the Japanese genus Paulownia, esp P. tomentosa, having large heart-shaped leaves and clusters of purplish or white flowers
 
[C19: New Latin, named after Anna Paulovna, daughter of Paul I of Russia]

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