hibiscus

Meaning

Noun

• A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
• A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.

Origin

• From Late Latin hibiscus, from Latin hibiscum, from Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος ("marsh mallow"), probably ultimately from a Celtic language such as Gaulish.