abelmosk UK /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/US /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ noun3 •The tropical evergreen shrub Abelmoschus moschatus itself.Abelmosk, Abelmosch, or Abelmusk, the Syrian mallow, or musk okro, a species of hibiscus (H. abelmoschus). — 1846 •[usually plural] Other members of the genus Abelmoschus, such as okra. •The edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.Egyptian Ketmia, with a perfumed or Musk-Seed..., called Abelmosch of Morison. — 1719 formsabelmosks