See also: Hibiscus

English

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A hibiscus flower (1).

Etymology

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From Late Latin hibiscus, from Latin hibiscum, from Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος (ibískos, marsh mallow), probably ultimately from Gaulish.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /hɪˈbɪskəs/, /haɪˈbɪskəs/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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hibiscus (plural hibiscuses or hibisci)

  1. A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
    • 2020, Akwaeke Emezi, The Death of Vivek Oji, Faber & Faber Ltd, page 231:
      There were red hibiscus flowers splashed all over it, yellow dots quivering at the stamens.
  2. A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin hibiscus.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɦiˈbɪs.kʏs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: hi‧bis‧cus

Noun

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hibiscus m (plural hibiscussen, diminutive hibiscusje n)

  1. hibiscus, flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus

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French

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un hibiscus

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hibiscus m (uncountable)

  1. hibiscus (flowering plant)
    Hypernym: malvacée
    Hyponyms: althéa, ketmie

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French hibiscus.

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hibiscus m (plural hibiscuși)

  1. hibiscus (flowering plant)

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singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative hibiscus hibiscusul hibiscuși hibiscușii
genitive-dative hibiscus hibiscusului hibiscuși hibiscușilor
vocative hibiscusule hibiscușilor