star magnolia

/stɑr mægˌnoʊliə/
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Definitions of star magnolia
  1. noun
    deciduous shrubby magnolia from Japan having fragrant white starlike flowers blooming before leaves unfold; grown as an ornamental in United States
    synonyms: Magnolia stellata
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    type of:
    magnolia
    any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms
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