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loblolly bay

American  

noun

  1. an evergreen tree, Gordonia lasianthus, of the tea family, having fragrant, long-stalked white flowers and egg-shaped fruit.

Etymology

Origin of loblolly bay

First recorded in 1720–30

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The porridgey mess also became a synonym for "swamp" and thus gave its name to Loblolly pines and Loblolly Bay.

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