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Definition of malvaviscus
malvaviscus
/ˌmæl.vəˈvɪs.kəs/
mal · va · vis · cus
Plural:malvaviscuses
malvaviscus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae), native to North, Central, and South America, characterized by bright red flowers whose petals remain tightly furled, resembling a turban.
Example
"The hummingbird is one of the few pollinators capable of reaching the nectar deep inside the tightly furled petals of the malvaviscus."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin, combining the Latin words 'malva' (mallow) and 'viscus' (sticky), referring to the mucilaginous sap found in these plants.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malvaviscus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malvaviscus