hibiscus

noun

Etymology: From Late Latin hibiscus, from Latin hibiscum, from Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος (ibískos, “marsh mallow”), probably ultimately from Gaulish.

1. A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.

   “There were red hibiscus flowers splashed all over it, yellow dots quivering at the stamens.”

2. A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.