hibiscus

[ hahy-bis-kuhs, hi- ]

noun

, plural hi·bis·cus·es.

1. Also called China rose. a woody plant, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, of the mallow family, having large, showy flowers: the state flower of Hawaii.
2. any of numerous other plants, shrubs, or trees of the genus Hibiscus, characterized by lobate or dentate leaves and usually profusely blooming flowers.

hibiscus

/ haɪˈbɪskəs /

noun

1. any plant of the chiefly tropical and subtropical malvaceous genus Hibiscus, esp H. rosa-sinensis, cultivated for its large brightly coloured flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of hibiscus¹

1700–10; < New Latin, Latin < Greek hibískos mallow

Word History and Origins

Origin of hibiscus¹

C18: from Latin, from Greek hibiskos marsh mallow

Example Sentences

How did you imbue your experiences from Hibiscus and Eleven Madison Park into The Noortwyck?

From Salon

My time at Hibiscus and EMP, along with my entire culinary background, was rooted in high-end, precise techniques and classical training.

From Salon

At Jordan Kahn’s all-day cafe in the Hayden Tract neighborhood of Culver City, the strawberry French toast comes with a bowl of whipped crème fraîche surrounded by a perfect circle of sliced strawberries garnished with candied hibiscus.

From Los Angeles Times

Lori Feezor, of Preservation Point, brings us Cucuzza squash, micro tomatoes and different types of hibiscus.

From Salon

Currently, I have cherries on my nails but before this, I had yellow French tips with hibiscus flowers for the summer.

From Salon