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catalpa noun[ C ] uk /kəˈtæl.pə/ us /kəˈtæl.pə/ a deciduous tree (= one that loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring) that grows in warm areas of North America and Asia and produces large leaves, white flowers, and wood that is often used to make furniture: Catalpas were planted in the park to provide shade along the walking paths. She visited her childhood home and was glad to see that the catalpa tree she climbed as a child was still there. The catalpa tossed about in the strong breeze, its leaves trailing like streamers. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Deciduous trees acacia acer ailanthus alder almond ginkgo hawthorn honey locust hornbeam horse chestnut quaking aspen red maple red oak rowan rubber tree wayfaring tree weeping willow white ash white birch white oak |