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Meaning of "hibiscus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HIBISCUS

From Latin, from Greek hibiskos marsh mallow.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HIBISCUS

hibiscus  [haɪˈbɪskəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIBISCUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hibiscus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HIBISCUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hibiscus

Hibiscus

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world. Member species are often noted for their showy flowers and are commonly known simply as hibiscus, or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἱβίσκος, which was the name Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis.

Definition of hibiscus in the English dictionary

The definition of hibiscus in the dictionary is any plant of the chiefly tropical and subtropical malvaceous genus Hibiscus, esp H. rosa-sinensis, cultivated for its large brightly coloured flowers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HIBISCUS


ascus
ˈæskəs
Damascus
dəˈmɑːskəs
discus
ˈdɪskəs
fuscous
ˈfʌskəs
Holodiscus
ˌhɒləˈdɪskəs
lemniscus
lɛmˈnɪskəs
meniscus
mɪˈnɪskəs
molluscous
mɒˈlʌskəs
nonviscous
ˌnɒnˈvɪskəs
Puskas
ˈpʊskəs
ruscus
ˈrʌskəs
subfuscous
sʌbˈfʌskəs
trochiscus
trəʊˈkɪskəs
uraniscus
ˌjuːrənˈɪskəs
viscous
ˈvɪskəs
viscus
ˈvɪskəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIBISCUS

hibakusha
hibernacle
hibernacula
hibernacules
hibernaculum
hibernal
hibernate
hibernation
hibernator
Hibernia
Hibernian
Hibernianism
hibernicise
Hibernicism
hibernicize
hibernisation
hibernise
hibernization
hibernize
hic

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIBISCUS

abacus
autofocus
caucus
circus
Copernicus
crocus
cuscus
depth of focus
ficus
hocus
hocus-pocus
John of Damascus
locus
mucus
out-of-focus
rhoncus
Spartacus
staphylococcus
streptococcus
the discus

Synonyms and antonyms of hibiscus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hibiscus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIBISCUS

Find out the translation of hibiscus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hibiscus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hibiscus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芙蓉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hibisco
570 millions of speakers

English

hibiscus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हिबिस्कुस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكركديه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гибискус
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hibisco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোলাপ ফুল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hibiscus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bunga raya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hibiskus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハイビスカス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

히비스커스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kembang warnane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây dâm bụt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செம்பருத்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिबस्कस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ebegümeci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ibisco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hibiskus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гібіскус
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hibiscus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ιβίσκο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hibiscus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hibiskus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hibiscus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hibiscus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIBISCUS»

The term «hibiscus» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.420 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIBISCUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hibiscus» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hibiscus» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hibiscus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIBISCUS»

Discover the use of hibiscus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hibiscus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tack: Care and Cleaning: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-121
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria.
Cherry Hill, 2012
2
Anna Hibiscus
Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her whole family, loves to splash in the sea and have parties for her aunties, but Anna would love to see snow.
Atinuke, 2010
3
Hibiscus
Focusing on the hibiscus, a flowering perennial plant, in the home garden, this comprehensive guide includes history, choosing, cultivation, organic pest control, containers, and uses in garden design. 90 full color photos, plant lists, and ...
Jacqueline Walker, 2001
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A Small Town Called Hibiscus
A Small Town Called Hibiscus is one of the best Chinese novels to have appeared in 1981. Its author Gu Hua was brought up in the Wuling Mountains of south Hunan.
Hua Gu, 1983
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Hibiscus: Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden
Discover the plant suitable for your conditions with this treatment of tropical, subtropical, and warm-temperate plants, as well as the hardy perennials and shrubs.
Barbara Perry Lawton, 2004
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Hibiscus on the Lake: Twentieth-century Telugu Poetry from India
English speakers may read for the first time a previously hidden literature of great beauty and importance, compiled and translated by one of the foremost scholars of the literature of twentieth-century India.
Velcheru Narayana Rao, Vēlcēru Nārāyaṇarāvu, 2003
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Philip Allan Literature Guide (for GCSE): Purple Hibiscus
Designed to be used throughout the course or as revision before the exam, this full colour text provides: thorough commentary outlining the plot and structure and exploring the themes, style, characters and context of the text exemplar A*- ...
Susan Elkin, 2013
8
Yellow Hibiscus: New and Selected Poems
Brilliantly conceived and beautifully executed, the poems in this volume render the anguish and yearning of life in a powerful and original voice.
Rukmini Bhaya Nair, 2004
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Growing Native Hawaiian Plants: A How-to Guide for the Gardener
A planting cf Kaua'i native Hibiscus rockii, growing at a new Hawaiian garden m Makawao, Maui. LANDSCAPE USE: Hibiscus rockii is attractive and blooms well when maintained at a height of 6 to 12 inches. In the landscape it can be kept ...
Heidi Leianuenue Bornhorst, 2005
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Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia: The ...
FRUIT a 5-valved capsule, roundish with each chamber having 3 or more seeds. Hibiscus grows best in warmer climates and areas of New South Wales and Queensland where numerous cultivars off/, rosa-sinensis are grown (see literature).
Roger Spencer, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIBISCUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hibiscus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hibiscus tea: Health benefits of Sobolo - Health - Pulse
Dieters and people with kidney problems often turn to the natural and beneficial properties of the hibiscus flower, because of the Vitamin C and ... «Pulse.com.gh, Jul 15»
2
Julian Johnston Lists Ultra-Luxurious Property at 428 S. Hibiscus Dr …
Hibiscus Island is situated in the middle of Biscayne Bay and is accessible by only one road. It is in close proximity to both Miami Beach and the ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
3
Eddie Irvine lists $30M spec home on Hibiscus Island
Former Formula 1 driver and custom homebuilder Eddie Irvine listed a Hibiscus Island spec home for $30 million, The Real Deal has learned. «The Real Deal South Florida, Jul 15»
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Hemp Beauty: Hibiscus Organic Healing Cream Is Fijian Fabulous
I like using products that give back, products that benefit people who need financial or technological assistance. Like Hibiscus by Kama Fiji, ... «Monsters and Critics.com, Jul 15»
5
Hail, the hibiscus! Queen of tropical flowers
Red coleus makes a great partner with this hibiscus as it echoes the colors int he throat while serving as a terrific contrast with the golden ... «Richmond.com, Jul 15»
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Gardening: Hibiscus adds color in beautiful ways
One plant that flourishes in the heat and makes a beautiful display is the hibiscus. These plants are responding to the recent rains and ... «Florida Times-Union, Jul 15»
7
CBP: $900000 worth of weed disguised as hibiscus tea seized
OTAY MESA - A cargo truck packed with more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana disguised in hibiscus tea was seized by Customs and Border ... «San Diego 6, Jul 15»
8
Hibiscus on Marine Drive Tea Gardens replaced with Fig
Great Lakes Council is currently in debate with various residents and business owners in relation to the removal of the Norfolk Island Hibiscus ... «Myall Coast News, Jul 15»
9
New Hibiscus Coast bus network revealed by Auckland Transport
Off peak bus travel times into Auckland central will be slashed when Auckland Transport rolls out its New Network on the Hibiscus Coast in ... «Auckland stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
10
Family feasts from a MasterChef: Summer Eton mess with hibiscus
Place a spoonful of crème fraîche and a hibiscus flower onto each plate. Drizzle over the hibiscus syrup just before serving and scatter with the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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