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单词 hibiscus
释义

hibiscus

noun

hi·​bis·​cus hī-ˈbi-skəs How to pronounce hibiscus (audio)
hə-
: any of a large genus (Hibiscus) of herbs, shrubs, or small trees of the mallow family with large showy flowers and usually dentate leaves

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There are about 250 species of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants in the genus Hibiscus, which belongs to the mallow family. They are native to warm temperate and tropical regions. Several are cultivated as ornamentals for their showy flowers. The tropical Chinese or Hawaiian hibiscus, which is also called China rose, has large, somewhat bell-shaped reddish blossoms. The East African hibiscus, a drooping shrub, is often grown in hanging baskets indoors.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web So far, the main damage is to hostas, 1 tropical hibiscus and some impatiens. Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2022 Made from Grenache grapes in the Provençale style, this rosé features a pale flamingo-pink color with aromas of peaches, hibiscus and hyacinth. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Reaching roughly 5 feet tall and about as wide, 'Candy Crush' hibiscus is hardy all the way to USDA Zone 4. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 These products enter the hibiscus to control the plant affecting midges. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2022 For the bougainvillea, the hibiscus, the blue morning. José Antonio Rodríguez, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, hibiscus tea, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 Though hibiscus flowers only last a day or two, they are quickly replaced by new blooms. Laurren Welch, Country Living, 28 July 2022 The Clarkes’ mother, Rachael Hyman Clarke, makes the Jamaican fruit punch and the hibiscus-sorrel punch ($2.99-$3.49). Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, marshmallow

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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