Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic order within the class Magnoliopsida — the magnolia, nutmeg, pawpaw and other plants.

Etymologies

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Magnolia +‎ -ales

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Examples

  • Ylang Ylang is an evergreen tropical tree, remotely related to the Magnolia family they are both from the Magnoliales order, native to Indonesia and possibly also the Philipines.

    Archive 2007-04-01 Ayala Sender 2007

  • Ylang Ylang is an evergreen tropical tree, remotely related to the Magnolia family they are both from the Magnoliales order, native to Indonesia and possibly also the Philipines.

    Flower of Flowers Ayala Sender 2007

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