Definitions for hibiscus
haɪˈbɪs kəs, hɪ-hi·bis·cus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. hibiscusnoun

   any plant of the genus Hibiscus

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. hibiscusnoun

   A flower of the genus Hibiscus, found in tropical to temperate regions

2. hibiscusnoun

   A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.

3. Etymology: From Later Hibiscus, from Latin hibiscum, from Greek ἰβίσκος, the "marsh mallow"

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1. Hibiscus

   Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. Other names include hardy hibiscus, rose of sharon, and tropical hibiscus. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek name ἰβίσκος (ibískos) which Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis (c. 40–90 AD).Several species are widely cultivated as ornamental plants, notably Hibiscus syriacus and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.A tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is known for its red colour, tart flavour, and vitamin C content.

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1. hibiscus

   Hibiscus is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is a genus made up of several hundred species that are native to warm, temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. The flowers are large, conspicuous, and trumpet-shaped with five or more petals and are typically red, pink, orange, yellow, or white. Hibiscus plants are often used in gardening and landscape design and some species are used to make herbal teas and other beverages.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. Hibiscusnoun

   a genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe

2. Etymology: [L., marsh mallow; cf. Gr. .]

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1. Hibiscus

   Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known simply as hibiscus, or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἱβίσκος, which was the name Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hibiscus

   hī-bis′kus, n. a genus of malvaceous plants, mostly tropical. [L.,—Gr. hibiscos, mallow.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hibiscus

   A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE. Members contain LIGNANS. H. cannabinus is a source of textile fiber (TEXTILES).

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hibiscus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hibiscus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of hibiscus in a Sentence

1. La Puma:

   Hibiscus tea has a greater anti-hypertensive effect than blueberries.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hibiscus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hibiscus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hibiscus
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hibiscus
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hibiscus