magnolia

noun/mæɡˈnoʊliə/

Frequency rank: #10,508 most common English word

Meaning

a flowering tree or shrub known for its large, showy white or pink flowers.

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Example sentence

The garden looked beautiful in spring, with magnolia blossoms covering every branch.

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