As nouns the difference between magnolia and frangipani
is that magnolia is a tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves while frangipani is any of several tropical American trees, of the genus Plumeria, having showy, funnel-shaped flowers.
As an adjective magnolia
is of a creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.
As a proper noun Magnolia
is {{given name|female|from=English}}, one of the less common flower names invented in the 19th century.
magnolia
English
Noun
(
wikipedia magnolia)
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wikispecies)
(
en noun)
A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia , many with large flowers and simple leaves.
The flower of a magnolia tree.
A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.
A creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.
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Adjective
(-)
Of a creamy white colour, like that of some magnolia flowers.
See also
* cucumber tree
* star anise
* sweet bay
* tulip tree
* umbrella tree
* yulan
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frangipani
English
Noun
(
en noun)
Any of several tropical American trees, of the genus Plumeria , having showy, funnel-shaped flowers
A perfume originally obtained from these flowers
See also
* frangipane
* plumeria
