roselle

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see also: Roselle

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɹəʊˈzɛl/
• (GA) IPA: /ɹoʊˈzɛl/

Noun

roselle (plural roselles)

1. Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea, also known as agua de jamaica or sorrel.

   I planted some roselle in the garden so I can start making my own hibiscus tea instead of relying on processed agua de jaimaica powders.

   • 1993, Y.P.S. Bajaj, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants V, page 218:

     Roselle has also been used as a source of plant fiber called roselle hemp.

Synonyms

• bissap

Related terms

• sorrel

Translations

• French: oseille de Guinée
• German: Hibiskus, Roselle, Afrikanische Malve
• Italian: carcadè
• Portuguese: vinagreira, rosela, azedinha, caruru-azedo, baguitche (Guinea-Bissau)
• Spanish: jamaica

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Roselle

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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