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abutilon

Pronunciation: /əˈbjuːtɪlɒn/

Definition of abutilon

noun

  • a herbaceous plant or shrub of warm climates, typically bearing showy yellow, red, or mauve flowers and sometimes used for fibre.
    • Genus Abutilon, family Malvaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Arabic ūbūṭīlūn 'Indian mallow'

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