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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Snapshot: Imagine a weeping willow with giant catalpa-like flowers.
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Tree species affected by the 2015 proposal include elms, sycamores, maples, box elders, catalpa and mulberries, among others.
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Origin and Etymology of catalpa
Creek katáłpa, from iká head + táłpa wing
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First Known Use: circa 1730
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Definition of catalpa for Students
: a tree of North America and Asia with broad leaves, showy flowers, and long pods
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