rose mallow
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noun
any of several plants of the genus Hibiscus, of the mallow family, having rose-colored flowers.
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Origin of rose mallow
First recorded in 1725–35
Words nearby rose mallow
roselle, Rosellen, Roselle Park, rose madder, rosemaling, rose mallow, rose mandarin, Rosemarie, rosemary, Rosemead, Rosemont
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rose mallow
noun
Also called (US and Canadian): marsh mallow any of several malvaceous marsh plants of the genus Hibiscus, such as H. moscheutos, of E North America, having pink or white flowers and downy leaves
US another name for the hollyhock
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