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Definition of Abelmosk

1. Noun. Bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus.

Definition of Abelmosk

1. n. 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.

Definition of Abelmosk

1. a tropical herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Abelmosk

1. 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. Origin: NL. Abelmoschus, fr. Ar. Abu-l-misk father of musk, i.e, producing musk. See Musk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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