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Definition of abutilon
abutilon
/əˈbjuːtəˌlɑːn/
a · bu · ti · lon
Plural:abutilons
abutilon Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
Any of various tropical and subtropical shrubs or herbs of the genus Abutilon in the mallow family (Malvaceae), widely cultivated as ornamental plants for their maple-like foliage and showy, pendulous, bell-shaped flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, or white.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abutilon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abutilon