mid-13c., holihoc, from holi "holy" (see holy) + hokke "mallow," from Old English hocc, of unknown origin. Another early name for the plant was caulis Sancti Cuthberti "St. Cuthbert's cole."
双语例句
1. J 2 League 2003 season with Mito Hollyhock.
2003赛季效力J2联赛的水户蜀葵.
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英英释意
1. any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
2. any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers
