| 词汇 | bait tree |
| 词源 | bait tree. The quick-growing catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) is called the bait tree because its branches provide homes to many caterpillars that can be used as fish bait. It is also known as the Indian bean, bean tree, cigar tree, and smoking bean tree, due to its long pods. Catalpa is a North American Indian name for the tree. |
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