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Definition of: malvaceous
(mal·vā′shəs) adjective
Pertaining or belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae) of herbs, shrubs, or trees, with alternate palmately nerved leaves and regular flowers, including althea, cotton, okra, etc. [<LL malvaceus <malva a mallow]
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