Where does “malvaviscus” come from?
malvaviscus (Medieval Latin) comes from Latin hibiscum, from Ancient Greek ἰβίσκος — marsh mallow.
Ancestry of “malvaviscus”, step by step
malvaviscus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin hibiscum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | hibiscum | marsh mallow |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἰβίσκος | marsh mallow |
via Latin malva
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | malva | mallow |