Anna Paulownaboom

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of Anna Paulowna (queen consort of The Netherlands) +‎ boom (“tree”). Compare translingual Paulownia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑ.naː pɑˈloː.naː.boːm/, /-pɑu̯-/
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Noun

Anna Paulownaboom m (plural Anna Paulownabomen, diminutive Anna Paulownaboompje n)

  1. princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa)
    Synonyms: keizersboom, Paulownaboom

Further reading

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