Word
abelmosk
Phoneticsabel·mosk
Definition
n. a type of plant with a very strong, unpleasant smell. It is also the name of a specific plant that grows in the Mediterranean region.
n. a plant of the genus Abelmoschus, particularly the species A. esculentus, which is the source of okra. Often used to refer to the plant as a whole or the specific variety of okra.
Examples
“The farmer grows abelmosk in his garden.”
“In many Mediterranean countries, abelmosk is a staple vegetable used in traditional stews and soups.”
“The cultivation of abelmosk requires a warm climate and well-drained soil, making it a challenging crop for northern European farmers to manage during the short growing season.”
Examples
simple
“The farmer grows abelmosk in his garden.”
contextual
“In many Mediterranean countries, abelmosk is a staple vegetable used in traditional stews and soups.”
complex
“The cultivation of abelmosk requires a warm climate and well-drained soil, making it a challenging crop for northern European farmers to manage during the short growing season.”
Etymology
From New Latin abelmoschus, from Arabic حَبّ الْمِسْك (ḥabb al-misk, “pills of musk”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.