ABELMOSK

abelmosk, musk mallow, Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus moschatus

(noun) bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

abelmosk (countable and uncountable, plural abelmosks)

The edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.

The tropical evergreen shrub Abelmoschus moschatus itself.

(uncommon, usually in the plural) Other members of the genus Abelmoschus, such as okra.

Usage notes

Formerly considered a species of hibiscus, but since distinguished as part of a separate genus.

Synonyms

• (A. moschatus): annual hibiscus, tropical jewel hibiscus (dated); ambrette, muskdana, musk mallow, musk okra, ornamental okra, rose mallow, Yorka okra, musk seed

Anagrams

• smokable

Source: Wiktionary

A"bel*mosk`, n. Etym: [NL. abelmoschus, fr. Ar. abu-l-misk father of musk, i.e., producing musk. See Musk.] (Bot.)

Definition: An evergreen shrub (Hibiscus -- formerly Abelmoschus- moschatus), of the East and West Indies and Northern Africa, whose musky seeds are used in perfumery and to flavor coffee; -- sometimes called musk mallow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition