Abelmoschus

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪbəlˈmɒʃəs/

Definitions of Abelmoschus

noun a genus of tropical and subtropical plants in the mallow family, commonly known as okra or lady's fingers

Example Sentences

A1 Abelmoschus is a type of flowering plant.

A2 I planted Abelmoschus in my garden last spring.

B1 Abelmoschus esculentus is commonly known as okra.

B2 The Abelmoschus plant produces beautiful yellow flowers.

C1 The Abelmoschus genus includes several species of tropical plants.

C2 Researchers are studying the medicinal properties of Abelmoschus plants.

Examples of Abelmoschus in a Sentence

formal Abelmoschus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family.

informal I just planted some Abelmoschus in my garden, they should bloom beautifully.

slang Have you tried Abelmoschus tea? It's supposed to be really good for digestion.

figurative The Abelmoschus plant symbolizes resilience and growth in adversity.

Grammatical Forms of Abelmoschus

• past tense: Abelmoschus
• plural: Abelmoschuses
• comparative: more Abelmoschus
• superlative: most Abelmoschus
• present tense: Abelmoschus
• future tense: will Abelmoschus
• perfect tense: has Abelmoschus
• continuous tense: is Abelmoschusing
• singular: Abelmoschus
• positive degree: Abelmoschus
• infinitive: to Abelmoschus
• gerund: Abelmoschusing
• participle: Abelmoschused

Origin and Evolution of Abelmoschus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'Abelmoschus' is derived from the Arabic word 'ḥab al-misk', meaning 'seed of musk'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Abelmoschus' has been used to refer to a genus of plants in the mallow family, particularly known for their musky scent and medicinal properties.