Hollyhock (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Althaea
• Althea

Hypernyms

• Mallow

Hyponyms

• Marsh Mallow
• White Mallow

Meaning ²

Any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hyponyms

• Alcea Rosea
• Althea Rosea