abelmosk
- noun
- /ˈæbəlˌmɒsk/
- Indian
:
abelmosco
- The garden featured a rare abelmosk with striking yellow blossoms.
Examples
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Perfume makers sometimes use the seeds of abelmosk for their distinctive scent.
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The abelmosk plant thrives in warm climates.
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She admired the way the abelmosk stood out among the tropical plants.
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Many gardeners love to cultivate abelmosks in their yards.
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The garden featured a rare abelmosk with striking yellow blossoms.
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Perfume makers sometimes use the seeds of abelmosk for their distinctive scent.
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She admired the way the abelmosk stood out among the tropical plants.
Synonyms
A bushy plant from tropical Asia often grown in gardens for its yellow, pink, or red flowers like a hibiscus
A bushy tropical plant from Asia with bright cup-shaped flowers in yellow, pink, or scarlet
A bushy tropical plant with flowers like hibiscus that are yellow, pink, or scarlet
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word abelmosk comes from Arabic abu al-misk, which means 'father of musk' because the plant's seeds give a strong musky smell used in perfume. So abelmosk is a tropical herb with hibiscus-like flowers whose seeds are prized for their scent.
