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hollyhock Definition

holly·hock (häl′ē häk′)

noun

  1. a tall, usually biennial plant (Alcea rosea) of the mallow family, with palmately lobed leaves, a hairy stem, and large, showy flowers of various colors in elongated spikes
  2. its flower

Etymology: ME holihoc, lit., holy hock < OE halig, holy + hoc, mallow

hollyhock Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • flower: Dahlias still not fully frosted; the odd hollyhock flower out.

Browse dictionary entries near hollyhock

  1. ‹ holly
  2. ‹ holloware
  3. ‹ hollow (out)
  4. ‹ hollow-eyed
  5. ‹ hollow
  6. ‹ hollo
  7. ‹ holler
  8. ‹ Hollands
  9. ‹ Hollandia
  10. ‹ hollandaise sauce
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