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Definition of malope
malope
/məˈloʊpi/
ma · lo · pe
Plural:malopes
malope Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several flowering plants of the genus Malope within the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its showy, funnel-shaped flowers.
Example
"She planted a vibrant border of malopes in her garden, hoping their large, pink blooms would attract bees throughout the summer."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From New Latin Malope, derived from Ancient Greek μαλόπη (malópē), a word referring to a kind of mallow, which is closely related to μαλάχη (malákhē, 'mallow').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malope