Magnolia

Definitions

1. A female given name from English, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.
2. A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.
   countable
3. Several places in the United States.
4. A city, the county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States.
5. The flower of a magnolia tree.
   countable
6. A town in Delaware, United States.
7. A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.
   countable
8. A village in Illinois, United States.
9. A creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.
   countable, uncountable
10. A city in Iowa, United States.
11. A town in Minnesota, United States.
12. A city, the county seat of Pike County, Mississippi, United States.
13. A borough of Camden County, New Jersey, United States.
14. A town in North Carolina, United States.
15. A village in Ohio, United States.
16. A city in Texas, United States.
17. An unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States.
18. A town in Wisconsin, United States.

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Examples

“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.”

“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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