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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The plant roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa). uncountable
2. 2
   Roselle juice; cold Hibiscus tea; drink made with the crimson-colored sepals of the roselle flower with a strong, tart flavor uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

roselle

Etymology

Borrowed through French from Wolof bisaab.

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