hibiscus
hi·bis·cus
noun \hī-ˈbis-kəs, hə-\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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