hibiscus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any plant of the genus Hibiscus

WordNet

Hi*bis"cus noun
Etymology
L., marsh mallow; cf. Gr. .
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe.

Webster 1913