hibiscus
noun [ C or U ] uk/hɪˈbɪs.kəs/ us/haɪˈbɪs.kəs/ /hɪˈbɪs.kəs/ hibiscus or hibiscuses
木槿
a tropical plant or bush with large, brightly coloured flowers
Hibiscus is a genus of plants with member species often noted for their showy flowers.
- More examples
- Hibiscus are popular flowers in our area.
- My grandfather used to grow gorgeous hibiscus in our backyard.
- Next to white and pink hibiscuses stood the "monkey trap" tree.
- The air was heavy with the scent of frangipani and hibiscus bushes.
- The hibiscus scent makes you feel like you're on a tropical holiday.