Definition of "hibiscus"

hibiscus

/hɪˈbɪskəs/

noun
plural hibiscuses or hibisci
1. A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.
  Quotations
  There were red hibiscus flowers splashed all over it, yellow dots quivering at the stamens.
  2020, Akwaeke Emezi, The Death of Vivek Oji, Faber & Faber Ltd, page 231
2. A cocktail made with champagne and cranberry juice.