Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mugunghwa

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: mu-gungh-wa
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The plant Hibiscus syriacus or its flower; a national symbol of Korea.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

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

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

rose of Sharon

Questions

What does mugunghwa mean?: The plant Hibiscus syriacus or its flower; a national symbol of Korea.
Where does mugunghwa come from?: Borrowed from Korean 무궁화(無窮花) (mugunghwa).

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