hīˈbiskəs, hə̇ˈ- noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, hibiscum, hibiscus marshmallow
1. capitalized : a large widely distributed genus of herbs, shrubs, or small trees (family Malvaceae) with dentate or lobed leaves and large showy flowers — see china rose , kenaf , rose of sharon
2. -es : any plant or flower of the genus Hibiscus