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magnolious, a. slang.|mægˈnəʊlɪəs|
[Humorously f. magnolia + -ous.]
Magnificent, splendid, large. Hence magˈnoliousness [see -ness], the fact or quality of being magnolious.
1865G. A. Sala My Diary in Amer. 114 But..she might be the sheriff's daughter.., accustomed to go out on Sundays with a ‘magnolious’ parasol and a ‘spanglorious’ crinoline. 1913Dialect Notes IV. 19 Magnolious, very fine, magnificent. Used in Wyoming. ‘How do you like my suit?’ ‘It's magnolious.’ 1921Joyce Lett. (1957) I. 173 With many thanks again and wishes for your magnolious expansiveness. Ibid. 175 Best wishes for your continued magnoliousness. 1942Berrey & Van den Bark Amer. Thes. Slang §29/5 Magnificent,..magnolious, phenomenal, red-hot. |
