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1. bushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus

2. erect Old World perennial with faintly musk-scented foliage and white or pink flowers; adventive in United States

1. : a European mallow (Malva moschata) adventive in No. America and having faintly musk-scented foliage — called also musk rose

2. : abelmosk

1. Also called musk rose. a European mallow, Malva moschata, introduced into North America, having musk-scented white or lavender flowers.

2. abelmosk.

[1775-85]