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- [ey-buh l-mosk]
- /ˈeɪ bəlˌmɒsk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-buh l-mosk]
- /ˈeɪ bəlˌmɒsk/
Definitions of abelmosk word
- noun abelmosk a tropical bushy malvaceous plant, Hibiscus abelmoschus, cultivated for its yellow-and-crimson flowers and for its musk-scented seeds, which yield an oil used in perfumery 3
- noun abelmosk a tropical plant, Abelmoschus moschatus, of the mallow family, cultivated for its musky seeds, which yield ambrette-seed oil. 1
- noun abelmosk An evergreen shrub, Abelmoschus moschatus of the East and West Indies and Northern Africa, whose musky seeds are used in perfumery and to flavor coffee; - the musk mallow. 1
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Origin of abelmosk
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < New Latin abelmoschus < Arabic ḥabb al-musk musk seed, equivalent to ḥabb seed + al the + musk (< Persian; see musk)
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abelmosk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun abelmosk
- musk mallow — Also called musk rose. a European mallow, Malva moschata, introduced into North America, having musk-scented white or lavender flowers.
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