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Definition of hollyhock

hollyhock

/ˈhɑː.li.hɑːk/
hol · ly · hock
Plural:hollyhocks
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hollyhock Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tall Eurasian herbaceous plant of the mallow family (genus Alcea), widely cultivated in gardens for its tall spikes of large, showy, and colorful flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a towering row of pink and white hollyhocks against the rustic wooden fence."

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• Nearby Words

holiday
hollow
holly
hollyhock
hologram
holster
holy see

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'holihoc', combining 'holi' (holy) and 'hoc' (an Old English word for mallow). The plant is believed to have earned this name because it was brought to Europe from the Holy Land during the Crusades.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hollyhock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hollyhock
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