mallow

noun

mal·​low ˈma-(ˌ)lō 

: 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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Examples of mallow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also made with moisturizing glycerin and soothing mallow extract, the French salve removes makeup while giving the skin a garden-fresh glow. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025

The mallow survives in otherwise inhospitable soils, found often on gypsum outcrops. —Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024

Asclepias incarnata Size: 3-4 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Rose Mallow With its dinner plate-sized flowers appearing from summer into fall, the rose mallow will be a prominent feature in your rain garden. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025

This mist is boosted by waterlily extract to lift at the roots and white mallow extract, which not only amps up shine but also smooths the hair cuticle for a silky, light-reflective finish. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English malwe, from Old English mealwe, from Latin malva

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mallow

• globe mallow
• marsh mallow
• rose mallow

Rhymes for mallow

• callow
• hallo
• hallow
• palo
• sallow
• shallow
• tallow
• caballo
• cavallo

Kids Definition

mallow

noun

mal·​low ˈmal-ō 

: any of a group of herbs with lobed leaves, usually showy flowers, and a disk-shaped fruit