althea
or al·thae·a
[al-thee-uh]
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noun
the rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus.
any plant belonging to the genus Althaea, of the mallow family, having lobed leaves and showy flowers in a spikelike cluster, including the hollyhocks and marsh mallows.
Origin of althea
1660–70; < New Latin, Latin althaea < Greek althaíā marsh mallow
Althea
[al-thee-uh]
noun
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Contemporary Examples of althea
Althea is now re-scheduled with her surgeon for this spring.
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December 29, 2014
Historical Examples of althea
She had learned to know that Althea was not only snobbish, but self-seeking as well.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
She knew, only too well, that Althea's invitation to dinner had not been disinterested.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
Of late she had been more intimate than ever with Althea Parker.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
I rode last night from Theos to Althea, and I have had no rest.
The TraitorsE. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
Would he give him the command at Althea if he were to ask for it?
The TraitorsE. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim