Etymology

roselle

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Today it means: Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea. Full definition →

French oseille
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  1. French · derived fromoseille
  2. English todayroselle

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

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