Wora-wari

from jawa

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From jawa

Definition

A flowering shrub known as hibiscus, often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Javanese 'wora-wari', referring to the hibiscus flower (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). This term has long been used in traditional botanical literature across the archipelago to describe the shrub known for its striking blossoms.

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