Definition of bignonia
: a woody evergreen vine (Bignonia capreolata of the family Bignoniaceae, the bignonia family) of the southern and central United States that has compound leaves and tubular flowers
Origin and Etymology of bignonia
New Latin, genus name, from J. P. Bignon †1743 French royal librarian
First Known Use: 1785
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