magnolia

noun

1. (countable)A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.

   “There are clusters of magnolias that are so tall and green and glossy, they are impossible to climb, and the air around them always smells like peaches.”

2. (countable)The flower of a magnolia tree.
3. (countable)A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.
4. (countable, uncountable)A creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.

adj

1. (not-comparable)Of a creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.

name

1. A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.

   “Our blooming friend, the handsome and stalworth Magnolia, having got a confidential hint from agitated Mrs. Mack, trudged up to the mills, in a fine frenzy, vowing vengeance on Mary Matchwell, for she liked poor Sally Nutter well.”

   “"Nobody could have a name like Magnolia." "They could if they came from South Carolina, as she did. In the southern states of America you can't throw a brick without hitting a Magnolia."”

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