grewia

/ˈɡriːwiə/ GREE-ee-uh

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, particularly the genus Grewia, which includes species with edible fruit, such as the Grewia mollis.

“The villagers relied on the Grewia fruit for sustenance during the harsh winter months.”

Synonyms

  • hibiscus
  • mallow

Antonyms

  • barren
  • desert