mugunghwa

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noun

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

Similar
rose of Sharon
OriginKorean 무궁화(無窮花) →
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Meanings

nounmugunghwa (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe 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 & antonyms

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

Similar
rose of Sharon
Also see
rose of sharon

Origin

  1. Korean무궁화(無窮花)
  2. Englishmugunghwa

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

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Cite this entry
APA

mugunghwa. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mugunghwa

MLA

“mugunghwa.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mugunghwa. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mugunghwa,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mugunghwa.

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