mallow

mal·low | \ ˈma-(ˌ)lō

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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

Examples of mallow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The baby plant at the base of your hollyhock could be either from seed, a baby hollyhock, a mallow or growth from the hollyhock root. — oregonlive, "Why is this ground cherry not thriving? Ask an expert," 8 Aug. 2020 Flowering sea kale and poppy mallow were planted in the Moon Garden because these and other blossoms bear light or white petals that seem to glow in the dark. — Jeanine Barone, The Know, "9 lesser-known public gardens in Colorado that are worth a visit," 23 Feb. 2020 There are affordable rentals, family-friendly fire pits for drinking hot cocoa and roasting ‘mallows, and the rink is open until 9pm for maximum time on the ice. — Kate Wertheimer, Sunset Magazine, "National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When," 17 Jan. 2020 There are affordable rentals, family-friendly fire pits for drinking hot cocoa and roasting ‘mallows, and the rink is open until 9pm for maximum time on the ice. — Kate Wertheimer, Sunset Magazine, "National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When," 17 Jan. 2020 Either way, the low Loveseat, a beach-camping staple, has a base that stands 13.5 inches off the ground, keeping you close to the campfire for roasting franks and mallows. — Outdoor Life, "Four Camping Chairs Totally Worth a Sit," 24 Mar. 2020 There are affordable rentals, family-friendly fire pits for drinking hot cocoa and roasting ‘mallows, and the rink is open until 9pm for maximum time on the ice. — Kate Wertheimer, Sunset Magazine, "National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When," 17 Jan. 2020 There are affordable rentals, family-friendly fire pits for drinking hot cocoa and roasting ‘mallows, and the rink is open until 9pm for maximum time on the ice. — Kate Wertheimer, Sunset Magazine, "National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When," 17 Jan. 2020 There are affordable rentals, family-friendly fire pits for drinking hot cocoa and roasting ‘mallows, and the rink is open until 9pm for maximum time on the ice. — Kate Wertheimer, Sunset Magazine, "National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When," 17 Jan. 2020

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“Mallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mallow. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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