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haɪˈbɪs kəs, hɪ-hi·bis·cus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hibiscusnoun

    any plant of the genus Hibiscus

Wiktionary

  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"

Wikipedia

  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 Dictionary

  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. .]

Wikidata

  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 Dictionary

  1. Hibiscus

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

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  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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  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

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

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