mallow
/'mælou/
Definition
- Noun:
- A flowering plant: "mallow" refers to any of various plants belonging to the family Malvaceae. These plants are often characterized by hairy stems and leaves, and showy flowers with five petals.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The common mallow often grows by the roadside.
- She planted marsh mallows in the damp part of her garden.
- The hibiscus is a type of mallow.
Advanced Usage
- "Marsh mallow": A specific species of mallow () historically used to make a confection.
- The original marshmallow candy was made from the root of the marsh mallow plant.
Variants and Related Words
- Malvaceous (adj): Belonging to or characteristic of the mallow family (Malvaceae).
- The hollyhock is a malvaceous plant with tall flower spikes.
Synonyms
- None commonly used as a direct synonym for the entire family. Related terms include specific plant names like hibiscus, hollyhock, and okra, which are all members of the mallow family.
Related Phrases
- Not applicable. "Mallow" is primarily a botanical noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in general English.
Noun
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any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
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