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musk mallow

American  

noun

  1. Also called musk rose.  a European mallow, Malva moschata, introduced into North America, having musk-scented white or lavender flowers.

  2. abelmosk.


musk mallow British  

noun

  1. a malvaceous plant, Malva moschata, of Europe and N Africa, with purple-spotted stems, pink flowers, and a faint scent of musk

  2. another name for abelmosk

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Etymology

Origin of musk mallow

First recorded in 1775–85