Definition of hollyhock
: a tall widely cultivated biennial or perennial herb (Alcea rosea synonym Althaea rosea) of the mallow family that has large coarse rounded leaves and tall spikes of showy flowers and that is probably of Asian origin
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Origin and Etymology of hollyhock
Middle English holihoc marshmallow, from holi holy + hoc mallow, from Old English
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: a tall plant with rounded leaves and brightly colored flowers
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: a plant with large rounded leaves and tall stalks of bright showy flowers
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