magnolia
/maɲˈɲɔ.lja/feminine
The English word magnolia is magnolia in Italian.
The term refers to the magnolia flower. To specify that you are talking about a magnolia tree, you can use the phrase un albero di magnolia.
Meaning: flower (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
magnolia has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /maɲˈɲɔ.lja/.
Did you know?
- In Italian botanical terminology, the magnolia belongs to a group of primitive flowering plants that existed before bees evolved, meaning they were originally pollinated by beetles.
- The word magnolia is used in Italian to describe not just the flower, but also a specific shade of creamy white or pale pink in interior design and fashion.
- Because the magnolia bloom is associated with purity and nobility, it is a frequent symbolic element in Italian Romantic literature and poetry.
Examples in context
- Mi piacciono molto le magnolieI really like magnolias
- Le magnolie sono fiori bellissimiMagnolias are beautiful flowers
- una magnolia rosaA pink magnolia
- una magnolia grandifloraA southern magnolia
- La magnolia è molto profumata.The magnolia is very fragrant.
- Ho visto una bella magnolia in giardino.I saw a beautiful magnolia in the garden.
- Questa magnolia ha dei fiori bianchi.This magnolia has white flowers.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are walking in a park during spring.
- LorenzoGuarda quella magnolia, è enorme!Look at that magnolia, it is huge!
- MartinaSì, Lorenzo, è bellissima.Yes, Lorenzo, it is beautiful.
- LorenzoIl profumo della magnolia è incredibile.The scent of the magnolia is incredible.
- MartinaHai ragione, è molto rilassante.You are right, it is very relaxing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magnolia” translations and entries magnolia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
