hibiscus
|hi-bis-cus|
B2
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/haɪˈbɪskəs/
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/hɪˈbɪskəs/
tropical flower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hibiscus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'hibiscum', where it referred to the marshmallow plant.
Historical Evolution
'hibiscum' transformed into the modern English word 'hibiscus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the marshmallow plant, but over time it evolved to refer to the genus of flowering plants known today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/02 15:10