yulan

noun

yu·​lan

ˈyᵫˌlän,

-lan

plural -s

: a Chinese magnolia (Magnolia denudata) with large white very fragrant flowers that appear before the leaves

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Pekingese) yü⁴-lan², from yü⁴ jade + lan² orchid

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