Magnolia Definition

măg-nōlyə
magnolias
noun
Any of a genus (Magnolia) of trees or shrubs of the magnolia family, with large, fragrant flowers of white, pink, or purple.
Webster's New World
The flower.
Webster's New World

A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.

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adjective
Designating a family (Magnoliaceae, order Magnoliales) of dicotyledonous trees, shrubs, and, sometimes, vines, including the cucumber tree and the tulip tree.
Webster's New World

Of a creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.

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pronoun
A female given name, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.
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A city in Arkansas.

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A town in Delaware.

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A village in Illinois.

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A city in Iowa.

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Other Word Forms of Magnolia

Noun

Singular:
magnolia
Plural:
magnolias

Origin of Magnolia

  • New Latin Magnolia genus name after Pierre Magnol (1638–1715), French botanist

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638-1715).

    From Wiktionary

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