Abelmosk \A"bel*mosk`\, n. [NL. abelmoschus, fr. Ar. abu-l-misk
father of musk, i. e., producing musk. See {Musk}. (or Ar.
[.h]abb-al-mosk, musk seed --RHUD 1.3] (Bot.)
An evergreen shrub ({Abelmoschus moschatus} -- formerly
{Hibiscus moschatus}), of the East and West Indies and
Northern Africa, whose musky seeds are used in perfumery and
to flavor coffee; -- sometimes called {musk mallow}. The
seeds produce {ambrette-seed oil}.
[1913 Webster +PJC]