Abelmosk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abelmosk is a noun meaning The edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.
Meaning
The edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.
More Meanings
- The tropical evergreen shrub Abelmoschus moschatus itself.
- (uncommon, usually in the plural) Other members of the genus Abelmoschus, such as okra.
Example Sentences
Egyptian Ketmia, with a perfumed or Musk-Seed..., called Abelmosch of Morison.
Abelmosk grains are the seeds of a plant... indigenous to Central Africa, Arabia, and India.
Abelmosk, Abelmosch, or Abelmusk, the Syrian mallow, or musk okro, a species of hibiscus (H. abelmoschus).
The same description fits abelmosk, the Hibiscus abelmoshus, better known to the world as the East Indian dwarf okra plant.
Word Forms
- abelmosks
- abelmusk
- abelmosch
Synonyms for abelmosk
Depending on context, synonyms include ambrette.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include okra, aibika, ochra, okro, ambrette, okry.
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