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abelmosk

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/

The English word “abelmosk” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.
  2. The tropical evergreen shrub Abelmoschus moschatus itself.
  3. Other members of the genus Abelmoschus, such as okra.

Etymology

From New Latin abelmoschus, from Arabic حَبّ الْمِسْك (ḥabb al-misk, “pills of musk”).

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