catalpa

/kəˈtælpə/
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Other forms: catalpas

Definitions of catalpa
  1. noun
    tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods
    synonyms: Indian bean
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    types:
    Catalpa bignioides
    catalpa tree of southern United States
    Catalpa speciosa
    catalpa tree of central United States
    type of:
    bean tree
    any of several trees having seedpods as fruits
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