ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a plant of the genus Mirabilis: as
a. : a common garden plant ( M. jalapa ) with fragrant yellow, red, or white flowers that open late in the afternoon — called also marvel-of-Peru
b. : a California plant ( M. laevis ) with red flowers
2.
[so called from its cry]
: friarbird