large-leaved magnolia
- noun
- /lɑrdʒ-livd mæɡˈnoʊliə/
- US
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magnolia de hojas grandes
- The large-leaved magnolia is admired for its massive foliage and showy blossoms in southern gardens.
Examples
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The creamy, purple-tinged flowers of the large-leaved magnolia have a subtle, pleasant fragrance.
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We planted a large-leaved magnolia near the patio to provide shade and beauty.
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Look at that stunning large-leaved magnolia in full bloom!
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The large-leaved magnolia is a stunning addition to any garden.
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The large-leaved magnolia is admired for its massive foliage and showy blossoms in southern gardens.
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The creamy, purple-tinged flowers of the large-leaved magnolia have a subtle, pleasant fragrance.
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We planted a large-leaved magnolia near the patio to provide shade and beauty.
Synonyms
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A plant like a tree with big, sweet-smelling white or pink flowers
A large shrub or small tree with very big leaves and creamy flowers
A large tree with very big leaves and creamy flowers with purple at the base
A tree or bush with very large leaves and creamy flowers with purple near their base
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Morphology
large-leaved + magnolia
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'large-leaved' means 'having large leaves' and 'magnolia' is a type of tree/shrub, so the whole expression denotes a magnolia with large leaves. The adjective+ -ed plant-description pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows 'large', 'leaf', and 'magnolia' can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The plant large-leaved magnolia gets its name from two simple parts: large-leaved (it has very big leaves) and magnolia, a plant name that was named after the French plant scientist Pierre Magnol. So the name tells you it is a magnolia with very large leaves and showy flowers.