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hibiscus

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Noun — A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, often grown for its large, showy blooms, and used in some cultures to make tea.

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hibiscus tea hibiscus flower

Etymology

From Latin "hibiscum," from Ancient Greek "ibískos" (marsh mallow), likely ultimately from a Gaulish word.

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What does “hibiscus” mean?

The word “hibiscus” means a flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, often grown for its large, showy blooms, and used in some cultures to make tea. In plain terms, a tropical flowering plant known for its big, colorful blossoms.

How do you pronounce “hibiscus”?

“Hibiscus” is pronounced hih-BIHS-kuhs (/hɪˈbɪskəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “hibiscus” in a sentence?

Here is “hibiscus” used in a sentence: “She planted a row of hibiscus along the garden fence.”

What part of speech is “hibiscus”?

“Hibiscus” is a noun.

Where does the word “hibiscus” come from?

The word “hibiscus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin "hibiscum," from Ancient Greek "ibískos" (marsh mallow), likely ultimately from a Gaulish word.

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