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catalpa

ca·tal·pa [ kə tálpə ] (plural ca·tal·pas)


noun 
Definition:
 
tree with heart-shaped leaves: a tree with large heart-shaped leaves and long thin pods. Flowers: creamy, bell-shaped, in clusters. Native to: North America, Asia.  Genus Catalpa.

[Mid-18th century. < Creek katalpa< ka "head" + talpa "wing," from the shape of the flower]
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