# abelmusk

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abelmusk
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a very old word for a type of plant or flower. It is not used in modern English and is mostly found in old books or poems.

For teachers: a plant or flower, specifically the abelmoschus.

## Examples

- The old gardener planted an abelmusk in the corner.
- In the 17th century, the abelmusk was a popular subject for botanical illustration and medicinal study.
- The manuscript describes the abelmusk as a hardy plant that thrives in the damp soil of the valley, though its modern name is more commonly known as okra.

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