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roselle Meaning & Definition

/ɹəʊˈzɛl/

What Does Roselle Mean?

Roselle is a noun that means Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea.

Word Facts for Roselle

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ɹəʊˈzɛl/
Synonymsred sorrel, rozelle and jamaica sorrel
Pluralroselles

Roselle Definition (Noun)

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

    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.

Synonyms of Roselle

Roselle synonyms and antonyms →

Roselle in a Sentence

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.

Word Forms & Grammar

roselle (countable and uncountable, plural roselles)

Words That Rhyme With Roselle

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Origin of Roselle

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

Quick Answers About Roselle

What part of speech is roselle?

Roselle is a noun.

What is another word for roselle?

Close synonyms of roselle are red sorrel, rozelle and jamaica sorrel. See the full list of roselle synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of roselle?

The plural of roselle is roselles.

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