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Noun: abelmosk  'ey-bul,mósk
  1. Bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus
    "The abelmosk is also known as ambrette for its musky scent";
    - musk mallow, Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus moschatus

Derived forms: abelmosks

Type of: mallow

Part of: Abelmoschus, genus Abelmoschus

Encyclopedia: Abelmosk