magnolia

IPA: mægnˈoʊɫjʌ

(countable) A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.
(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.
A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.
A several places in the United States
A city, the county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States.
A town in Delaware, United States
A village in Illinois, United States
A city in Iowa, United States
A town in Minnesota, United States
A city, the county seat of Pike County, Mississippi, United States.
A borough of New Jersey, United States
A town in North Carolina, United States
A village in Ohio, United States
A city in Texas, United States
An unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
A town in Wisconsin, United States

Examples of "magnolia" in Sentences

Beside the magnolia is a nicely landscaped driveway.
My star magnolia is showing a few pink buds that look ready to burst.
EHRLICH: The magnolia is the state flower of both Louisiana and Mississippi.
Feb 22nd, 2010 at 12: 43 pm kcijones001: magnolia is pure crap … I dont get it.
Anyway, the magnolia is a fairly nondescript tree for 50 weeks of the year and, more importantly, it's taking up too much room and blocking out the light from the other plants.
Our odd spring, pushed back so that everything came together, has meant that many plants have been flowering alongside unlikely neighbours, and the magnolia was a good two weeks late.
EHRLICH: The magnolia is the state flower of both Louisiana and Mississippi so we've got one and we've got 144 of them which we're going to give to presenters and performers on the show.
Unlike white magnolia, which is peach-like and very light, champaca has a penetrating, smooth and rich aroma that is reminiscent of tea, spices, and a floral note that is often compared to orange blossom.
I also have Fleur Imperiale, the limited edition for summer 2006 – pleasantly based on myrrh like Fleur de Shanghai, but lacking the unique sweetness of magnolia, which is replaced but a much less significant or authentic osmanthus and apricot blossoms.