abutilon

[ uh-byoot-l-on ]

noun

1. any tropical shrub belonging to the genus Abutilon, of the mallow family, comprising the flowering maples.

abutilon

/ əˈbjuːtɪlən /

noun

1. any shrub or herbaceous plant of the malvaceous genus Abutilon, such as the flowering maple, that have showy white, yellow, or red flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of abutilon¹

1725–35; < New Latin < Arabic abūṭīlūn

Word History and Origins

Origin of abutilon¹

C18: New Latin from Arabic

Example Sentences

I am much obliged for your letter of October 18th, with the curious account of Abutilon, and for the seeds.

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The abutilon is an old favorite among house plants, and its popularity is well deserved.

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Of growing crops, wheat, beans, and hemp—Abutilon avicennae Gaert.

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A writer in Vick's Magazine describes a method of training the Abutilon that must, we think, be a very attractive one.

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Florists' varieties of the Abutilon, such as Boule de Neige, also do well on sheltered walls.

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