amorua

/æməˈruːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word referring to a type of Tahitian or Maori flower, or a similar name for a type of hibiscus.

“The botanist carefully studied the characteristics of the amorua, a rare species found in the South Pacific.”

Synonyms

  • hawaiian-hibiscus
  • hibiscus

Antonyms

  • weed
  • wildflower