Meaning of Magnolia | Babel Free

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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