roselle

Uncertain. Perhaps an alteration or misapprehension of French oseille denoting this plant,^[1] specific use of oseille sorrel; perhaps compare also sorrel.^[2]

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ɹəʊˈzɛl/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ɹoʊˈzɛl/

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roselle (countable and uncountable, plural roselles)

1. Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea.

   Synonyms: bissap, jamaica, (India) putwa, Guinea sorrel, red sorrel, 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.

• rosella

• sorrel