Roselle

Pronunciation

Origin

rose + -elle

Full definition of roselle

Noun

1. , an edible flower in the hibiscus family used in Mexican gastronomy to make the infusion agua de jamaica.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.