magnolia

CEFRC1

/ˌmæɡˈnəʊ.li.ə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A tree or shrub with large fragrant flowers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.

Examples

  • The magnolia tree stands over the wide lawn.

  • 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.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The flower of a magnolia tree.

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

  3. A creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from translingual Magnolia, from French Magnol + -ia. Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715). The surname is a form of the male given name Magne, from Latin magnus, which in turn from Proto-Italic *magnos, from Proto-Indo-European *m̥ǵh₂nós, from *méǵh₂s (“great”). .