Hibiscus

//hɪˈbɪskəs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.

    "There were red hibiscus flowers splashed all over it, yellow dots quivering at the stamens."

  2. 2
    any plant of the genus Hibiscus wordnet
  3. 3
    A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.

Synonyms

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flowershrub

Example

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"The project is part of a research initiative to see which plants are best suited for rooftop environments, both for food as well as pollination. They include hibiscus, strawberries, tomatoes and sweet potatoes."

Etymology

From Late Latin hibiscus, from Latin hibiscum, from Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος (ibískos, “marsh mallow”), probably ultimately from Gaulish.

Related phrases

Chinese hibiscuscottonwood hibiscussea hibiscus

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