Definition of Mallows

1. mallow [n] - See also: mallow

Medical Definition of Mallows

1. A genus of plants (Malva) having mucilaginous qualities. See Malvaceous. The flowers of the common mallow (M. Sylvestris) are used in medicine. The dwarf mallow (M. Rotundifolia) is a common weed, and its flattened, dick-shaped fruits are called cheeses by children. Tree mallow (M. Mauritiana and Lavatera arborea), musk mallow (M. Moschata), rose mallow or hollyhock, and curled mallow (M. Crispa), are less commonly seen. Indian mallow. See Abutilon. Jew's mallow, a plant (Corchorus olitorius) used as a pot herb by the Jews of Egypt and Syria. Marsh mallow. See Marsh. Origin: OE. Malwe, AS. Mealwe, fr. L. Malva, akin to Gr. Malachh; cf. Malassein to soften, malakos soft. Named either from its softening or relaxing properties, or from its soft downy leaves. Cf. Mauve, Malachite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mallows

Mallory's collagen stain
Mallory's iodine stain
Mallory's phloxine stain
Mallory's phosphotungstic acid haematoxylin stain
Mallory's stain
Mallory's trichrome stain
Mallory's triple stain
Mallory-Weiss lesion
mallory-weiss syndrome
mallory-weiss tear
Mallory bodies
mallotus
Mallotus
mallow
mallows (current term)
mallows (current term)
mallowwort
mallow family
malls
malm
malma
malmag
malmag
malmags
malmier
malmiest
Malmo
malms
malmsey
malmseys

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