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bissap en · NOUN

Etymology

Borrowed from French bissap, from Wolof bisaab (“roselle”).

Meanings

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