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mugunghwa

mugunghwa noun: the plant Hibiscus syriacus or its flower; a national symbol of Korea.

Noun

mugunghwa (uncountable)

  1. The plant Hibiscus syriacus or its flower; a national symbol of Korea.
    • The Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) is thought to be deeply associated with what are regarded as the most typical Korean characteristics: a sincere heart, inwardness, and tenacity.2015, FACTS ABOUT KOREA: South Korea, Past and Present, Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
    Synonyms:
    rose of Sharon

Synonyms of mugunghwa

Origin of mugunghwa

Borrowed from Korean 무궁화(無窮花) (mugunghwa).

Questions about mugunghwa

What does mugunghwa mean?
Mugunghwa means the plant Hibiscus syriacus or its flower; a national symbol of Korea.
What part of speech is mugunghwa?
Mugunghwa is a noun.

Words near mugunghwa in the dictionary

  1. mugshotted
  2. mugu
  3. muguet
  4. muguets
  5. muguka
  6. mugunghwa
  7. mugup
  8. mugups
  9. mugus
  10. mugware
  11. mugweed

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