hibiscus
See also: Hibiscus
English
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Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Late Latin hibiscus, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin hibiscum, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος (ibískos, “marsh mallow”), probably ultimately from a (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "cel" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. language like (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Gaulish.
Pronunciation
Noun
hibiscus (plural hibiscuses)
- A flower of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
- A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.
Translations
flower
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References
Hibiscus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Hibiscus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Hibiscus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
French
Pronunciation
Audio: (file)
Noun
hibiscus m (uncountable)
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