Definitions for hollyhock
ˈhɒl iˌhɒk, -ˌhɔkhol·ly·hock

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. althea, althaea, hollyhocknoun

   any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea

2. hollyhocknoun

   any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers

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1. Hollyhocknoun

   A species of Alth

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hollyhocknoun

   Any of several flowering plants of the genus Alcea in the Malvaceae family.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hollyhocknoun

   commonly called holyoak. Rosemallow.

   Etymology: holihoc , Saxon,

   It is in every respect larger than the common mallow: its leaves are rougher, and its flowers, which are in some species double, adhere closely to the stalk. They flower in July. Mill.

   Holyocks far exceed poppies for their durableness, and are very ornamental. John Mortimer, Husbandry.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hollyhock

   Alcea is a genus of over 80 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, commonly known as the hollyhocks. They are native to Asia and Europe. The single species of hollyhock from the Americas, the streambank wild hollyhock, belongs to a different genus.

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1. hollyhock

   A hollyhock is a type of plant, specifically a perennial flowering plant, belonging to the mallow family. It is characterized by tall stems, often reaching over 8 feet in height, with large, showy flowers that bloom in a variety of colors including red, pink, white, and yellow. The plant is native to Asia and the Mediterranean and is often used in gardens for its aesthetic appeal and ability to attract butterflies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hollyhocknoun

   a species of Althaea (A. rosea), bearing flowers of various colors; -- called also rose mallow

2. Etymology: [OE. holihoc; holi holy + hoc mallow, AS. hoc; cf. W. hocys mallows, hocys bendigaid hollyhock, lit., blessed mallow. Prob. so named because brought from the Holy Land. See Holy.]

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

1. Hollyhock

   hol′i-hok, n. a kind of mallow, brought into Europe from the Holy Land—(Bacon) Holl′y-oak. [M. E. holihoc—holi, holy, and A.S. hoc, mallows—Celtic, cf. W. hocys.]

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1. Hollyhock

   A species of mallow, called by the Anglo-Saxon hoc, and first brought to Europe from the Holy Land. Hence holy-hoc.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hollyhock in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hollyhock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hollyhock
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=hollyhock
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hollyhock
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=hollyhock
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollyhock
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hollyhock
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hollyhock
9. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=hollyhock