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magnolia Definition

☆ mag·no·lia (mag nō′lē ə, -nōl′yə)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Magnolia) of trees or shrubs of the magnolia family, with large, fragrant flowers of white, pink, or purple
  2. the flower

Etymology: ModL, after P. Magnol (1638-1715), Fr botanist

adjective

designating a family (Magnoliaceae, order Magnoliales) of dicotyledonous trees, shrubs, and, sometimes, vines, including the cucumber tree and the tulip tree

magnolia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The garden also has notable magnolias and camellias and a fine collection of conifers.
  • see: You'll also see magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, flowering shrubs, the ancient Lanhydrock Cross and the formal gardens.
  • include: The garden includes magnolia, bold foliaged plants, common hornbeam and perennials to soften geometric lines.
  • pine: Be sure to the best investment pines magnolias and camellias.
  • paint: When we moved in, the builders had painted everything magnolia and we are now getting round to choosing other colors.
  • contrast: This cot is part of a brand new range in a contrasting magnolia and white wash finish.

Adjective modifier

  • huge: From very early spring there is dramatic color to be enjoyed in the huge Magnolias and the vast array of Camellias.
  • flowering: The turn of the late flowering magnolias has arrived among the tall cow parsley.
  • magnificent: Your roots How to raise magnificent magnolias, and where to see them.
  • deciduous: CLICK ON PICTURE FOR MORE DETAILS A late flowering, deciduous magnolia with an upright habit when young, later spreading.
  • evergreen: One of the few evergreen Magnolias, and a must for any garden.
  • mature: Later they will fare fine - a mature magnolia is very wind resistant.

Modifies a noun

  • emulsion: All woodwork painted in white gloss and the walls throughout with magnolia emulsion.
  • leather: Available in peacock blue with magnolia leather interior, arriving in a new Bentley has to be the most glamorous way to travel.
  • tree: The smell of the leaves, from the magnolia trees in the meadow, King Harvest has surely come.
  • paint: Grim, dark and dusty corridors were banished, along with depressing decor and magnolia paint.
  • wall: The bland magnolia walls loomed around him, cubicles along the far end of the room offering no help at all.
  • flower: Fossil magnolia flowers, thought to be 100 million years old, have been found.

Noun used with modifier

  • star: Lastly, don't be without Magnolia stellata, the star magnolia.
  • pine: Policies can end almost all direct-selling pines magnolias and camellias had workers ' compensation insurance.