abelmosk

Noun

Meaning

An evergreen shrub (Hibiscus -- formerly Abelmoschus -- moschatus), of the East and West Indies and Northern Africa, whose musky seeds are used in perfumery and to flavor coffee; -- sometimes called musk mallow.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

musk mallow Abelmoschus moschatus Hibiscus moschatus rose mallow ambrette musk seed annual hibiscus musk okra ornamental okra yorka okra muskdana tropical jewel hibiscus

Hypernyms

mallow

Anagrams

smokable

Close letter words and terms

Abelmoschus Abelmoschus esculentus Abelmoschus moschatus abelmusk Abeln abelonian