Definition of Abelmosk. Meaning of Abelmosk. Synonyms of Abelmosk

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Definition of Abelmosk

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

Meaning of Abelmosk from wikipedia

- Malvaceae native to Asia and Australia. It has many common names, including Abelmosk, ambrette, annual hibiscus, Bamia Moschata, Galu Gasturi, muskdana, musk...
- horopito (Pseudowintera colorata), 'pepper-plant' (New Zealand) Musk mallow, abelmosk (Abelmoschus moschatus) Mustard, black, mustard plant, mustard seed (Br****ica...
- manihot). Aibika Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. – (syn. Hibiscus abelmoschus). Abelmosk Abelmoschus muliensis K.M.Feng Abelmoschus pali**** Sutar, K.V.Bhat & S...
- "Definition of civet | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. The "musk seed" or "abelmosk" plant is native to tropical Asia and requires a long growing season (ref)...