Noun: magnolia mag'nowl-yu [N. Amer], mag'now-lee-u [Brit]
- Any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms
"The magnolia's large white flowers filled the air with a sweet scent"
- Dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
"The traditional healer prescribed magnolia bark for anxiety"
Derived forms: magnolias
Type of: angiospermous tree, bark, flowering tree
Part of: genus Magnolia
Encyclopedia: Magnolia, NJ