English dictionary
hibiscus
/h/aI/'b/I/sk/@/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any plant of the genus Hibiscus
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See <u>Althea</u>, <u>Hollyhock</u>, and <u>Manoe</u>.
Source: webster1913