Mallow: meaning, definitions and examples

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mallow

 

[ หˆmaloสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Mallow refers to a family of flowering plants known as Malvaceae. These plants typically have broad leaves and showy, often colorful flowers. Mallow plants are found in a variety of habitats, including gardens and wild landscapes. Some types of mallow are cultivated for their decorative flowers, while others are valued for their edible properties. The young leaves and flowers of some species can be used in salads or cooked dishes.

Synonyms

cheeses, mallow plant, malva, rose mallow.

Examples of usage

  • The mallow in my garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
  • We used mallow leaves in our salad for added flavor.
  • Mallow flowers attract various pollinators to the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "mallow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคถเคฎเฅˆเคฒเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Malve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kembang sepatu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปัŒะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒญใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mauve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ebegรผmeci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฐ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุจูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slรฉz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sleza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฆ่‘ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sleza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะปัŒะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™lhษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malva

Etymology

The word 'mallow' originates from the Old English 'malwe', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic '*malthwล', referring to the same group of plants. The Latin word 'malva' is also a significant contributor to the term, from which many of the modern names for mallow plants in various languages are derived. Historically, mallow plants have been recognized for their beneficial properties, including their medicinal uses by ancient cultures. They were used for treating ailments like coughs and digestive issues. The rich history of cultivating these plants spans back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who admired their beauty and utility in culinary applications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,894 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.