noun
hibiscus
hih-BIHS-kuhs
noun
1
A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, often grown for its large, showy blooms, and used in some cultures to make tea.
"She planted a row of hibiscus along the garden fence."
"Hibiscus tea has a tart, cranberry-like flavor."
How to Use Hibiscus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tropical flowering plant known for its big, colorful blossoms.
Common pairings
hibiscus tea
hibiscus flower
Word Forms
hibiscuses plural, hibisci plural
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Etymology
From Latin "hibiscum," from Ancient Greek "ibískos" (marsh mallow), likely ultimately from a Gaulish word.