1. a tropical plant (Abelmoschus moschatus) of the mallow family, cultivated for its aromatic seeds used in perfumery and as a flavoring
Usage: also called musk mallow or muskmallow; the seeds are sometimes called ambrette seeds

Examples

• Abelmosk seeds have been used in traditional perfumery for centuries.
• The abelmosk plant thrives in warm, tropical climates.
• Perfumers value abelmosk for its distinctive musky fragrance.
• Abelmosk is cultivated in India and other tropical regions for commercial use.
• The aromatic compounds in abelmosk seeds make them popular in cosmetics.