hibiscus

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See also: Hibiscus

English

A hibiscus flower (1).

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

  • IPA(key): /hɪˈbɪskəs/, /haɪˈbɪskəs/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

hibiscus (plural hibiscuses)

  1. A flower of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
  2. A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.

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Noun

hibiscus m (uncountable)

  1. hibiscus