magnolia
Magnolia (noun) means a tree or shrub with large, often fragrant flowers and simple leaves. Example: “The magnolia in the front garden blooms with huge pink flowers every spring.”
How to use magnolia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the flowering tree, or the soft off-white paint colour named after its blossoms.
"Magnolia" as a paint colour is especially common in UK home décor, where it's a byword for a safe, neutral wall colour.
Word forms
magnolias plural
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The _____ in the front garden blooms with huge pink flowers every spring.
Etymology
Named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715).
Rhymes for magnolia
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What does “magnolia” mean?
The word “magnolia” means a tree or shrub with large, often fragrant flowers and simple leaves. In plain terms, either the flowering tree, or the soft off-white paint colour named after its blossoms.
How do you pronounce “magnolia”?
“Magnolia” is pronounced mag-NOH-lee-uh (/ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnolia” in a sentence?
Here is “magnolia” used in a sentence: “The magnolia in the front garden blooms with huge pink flowers every spring.”
What part of speech is “magnolia”?
“Magnolia” is a noun.
Where does the word “magnolia” come from?
The word “magnolia” dates back to around 1638 and comes from French. Named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715).
How many meanings does “magnolia” have?
“Magnolia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tree or shrub with large, often fragrant flowers and simple leaves.