hibiscus

noun hi·bis·cus \hī-ˈbis-kəs, hə-\

: a type of shrub that has large colorful flowers

Full Definition of HIBISCUS

: any of a large genus (Hibiscus) of herbs, shrubs, or small trees of the mallow family with large showy flowers and usually dentate leaves

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New Latin, from Latin, marshmallow

First Known Use: 1706

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