hibiscus
Meaning
- A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
- A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/hɪˈbɪskəs/
Etymology
From Late Latin hibiscus, from Latin hibiscum, from Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος (ibískos, “marsh mallow”), probably ultimately from Gaulish.
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