star magnolia
- noun
- /ˈstɑr mæɡˈnoʊliə/
:
magnolia estrella
- The star magnolia blooms beautifully in early spring.
Examples
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Gardeners often choose star magnolia for its early-blooming, showy flowers and compact size.
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A mature star magnolia can be a stunning focal point in any landscaped yard.
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The star magnolia in our garden is covered in beautiful white blossoms every spring.
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Many gardeners love the star magnolia for its fragrant flowers.
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The star magnolia in her garden is covered with beautiful, fragrant white flowers each spring.
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Every spring, the star magnolia blossoms before any leaves appear, brightening the landscape with its star-shaped flowers.
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In early March, the star magnolia bursts into bloom, filling the air with its sweet scent and stunning white petals.
Synonyms
A small tree or bush from Japan with fragrant white star-shaped flowers that bloom before the leaves
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term names a kind of magnolia characterized by star-shaped flowers: combining 'star' (a pointed shape) with 'magnolia' (a flowering tree/shrub) directly yields the meaning. This is a regular descriptive noun–noun compound following common word-formation patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The name star magnolia comes from its white flowers, which look like stars, and from being a kind of magnolia tree. The 'star' part means the flower shape, so the name helps you remember this small garden tree with star-shaped blooms in early spring.
