magnolia

¹

[mag-nohl-yuh, -noh-lee-uh]

noun

1. any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia, having large, usually fragrant flowers and an aromatic bark, much cultivated for ornament.

2. the blossom of any such shrub or tree, as of the evergreen magnolia tree: the state flower of Louisiana and Mississippi.

Magnolia

²

[mag-nohl-yuh, -noh-lee-uh]

noun

1. a city in SW Arkansas.

magnolia

/ mæɡˈnəʊlɪə /

noun

1. any tree or shrub of the magnoliaceous genus Magnolia of Asia and North America: cultivated for their white, pink, purple, or yellow showy flowers

2. the flower of any of these plants

3. a very pale pinkish-white or purplish-white colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnolia¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus), after Pierre Magnol (1638–1715), French botanist; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnolia¹

C18: New Latin, named after Pierre Magnol (1638–1715), French botanist

Example Sentences

Great British Chefs specified that tonka’s “most distinctive feature” is their “enormous potency — heady vanilla flavours, with oily clove aromas, and perfumed magnolia, sandalwood notes.”

From Salon

English oaks are losing leaves on the canopy and producing deadwood, he says, and Norway Maple and magnolias are showing signs of stress.

From BBC

It was the magnolia in the backyard she loved.

From Los Angeles Times

Then I saw the magnolia tree that sits on the hill that is our front yard … with just sky behind it.

From Los Angeles Times

The DS & Durga site’s page for Pacific Mythic lists SoCal-vibey notes like avocado leaf, palm, orchid, magnolia and more.

From Los Angeles Times