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mallow definition

mal·low (mal′ō)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Malva) of plants of the mallow family, with dissected or lobed leaves
  2. any of various other plants of the mallow family, as the marsh mallow or rose mallow

Etymology: ME malwe < OE mealuwe < L malva (> Ger malve, Fr mauve): see malachite

adjective

designating a family (Malvaceae, order Malvales) of dicotyledonous plants, including the hollyhock, cotton, marsh mallow, and okra, typically having large, showy flowers with many stamens borne on a tube, and a sticky juice in their stems, leaves, and roots

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mallow Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • common: Musk mallow is a more delicate and pale pink relation of the robust and purple common mallow.

Modifies a noun

  • invasion: See info for schools page Develop viable approaches to halt the loss of biodiversity caused by tree mallow invasion.

Noun used with modifier

  • musk: These are attracted by wildflowers such as musk mallow and goat's beard.
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