hibiscus
hibiscus
Definition
hi·bis·cus (hī bis′kəs; also hi-)
noun
any of a genus (Hibiscus) of plants, shrubs, and small trees of the mallow family, with large, colorful flowers
Etymology: ModL < L hibiscus, hibiscum, prob. < Celt
hibiscus
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- scarlet: There are flower borders filled with colorful shrubs, gardenia and scarlet hibiscus.
- flowering: To get there, take a leisurely walk on a shaded path through tall coconuts and flowering hibiscus.
- tropical: The Plantation Rooms are located in two buildings surrounded by tropical, hibiscus filled gardens and swaying palm trees.
Modifies a noun
- flower: Legend has it that whenever lovers kiss here, another hibiscus flower blooms.
- mealybug: The success with control of the hibiscus mealybug has served to sensitize a wide spectrum of the public about biological control.
- petal: Awakes as rare white tea buds unfurl to reveal majestic red hibiscus petals.
- blossom: In tropical regions, the many colored hibiscus blossoms offer themselves abundantly.
- hedge: You notice first the lush tropical hibiscus hedges surrounding the gleaming white walls that front it.
- plant: Rarely available hibiscus plant, perfect addition for the greenhouse/conservatory.
