Definition of mallow
: any of a genus (Malva of the family Malvaceae, the mallow family) of herbs with palmately lobed or dissected leaves, usually showy flowers, and a disk-shaped fruit
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Perhaps Althaea officinalis, the common marsh-mallow plant that thrives on the sunny banks of waterways?
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With mixer on high speed, beat cream with pinch salt until stiff peaks form; fold in marsh- mallow creme.
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Hibiscus moscheutos Rose mallow is at home on the lakeshore and blooms all summer.
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Origin and Etymology of mallow
Middle English malwe, from Old English mealwe, from Latin malva
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First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of mallow for Students
: a tall plant with usually large white, rose, or purplish flowers with five petals
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