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Magnolia

Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-ə (key)

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Origin of the name Magnolia:

Taken from the name of the trees or shrubs of the magnolia family which bear large, fragrant flowers.

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Lia, Maggie, Meg, Nola, Nolie, Noa

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The flower Magnolia was named after French botanist Pierre Magnol.

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