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Definition of malope

malope

/məˈloʊpi/
ma · lo · pe

Plural:malopes
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malope Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Rhymes for malope

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malope
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