'Hibiscus' definitions:

Definition of 'hibiscus'

From: WordNet
noun
Any plant of the genus Hibiscus

Definition of 'Hibiscus'

From: GCIDE
  • Hibiscus \Hi*bis"cus\, n. [L., marsh mallow; cf. Gr. ?.] (Bot.) A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe. [1913 Webster]