Magnolia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmæɡˈnəʊ.li.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Magnolia is a noun meaning (countable) A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.
Meaning
(countable) A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.
More Meanings
- (countable) The flower of a magnolia tree.
- (countable) A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.
- (countable, uncountable) A creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.
- Of a creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.
Example Sentences
There are clusters of magnolias that are so tall and green and glossy, they are impossible to climb, and the air around them always smells like peaches.
Word Forms
- magnolias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include magnolioid, magnoliid, yulan, magnolid, sabino, mulberry.
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