mallows Meaning & Definition
ˈma-(ˌ)lō
What Does Mallows Mean?
Mallows is used as a noun meaning any of a genus (Malva of the family Malvaceae, the mallow family) of herbs with palmately lobed or dissected leaves, usually showy flowers, and a disk-shaped fruit.
Word Facts for Mallows
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈma-(ˌ)lō/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
Mallows Definition (Noun)
- any of a genus (Malva of the family Malvaceae, the mallow family) of herbs with palmately lobed or dissected leaves, usually showy flowers, and a disk-shaped fruit
Synonyms of Mallows
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Mallows synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mallows
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Mallows in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
mallow
mallows
Words That Rhyme With Mallows
Origin of Mallows
Middle English malwe, from Old English mealwe, from Latin malva
First Known Use
before 12th century
How Do You Say Mallows?
Mallows is pronounced /ˈma-(ˌ)lō/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ma).