rozelle
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Definition
Noun: 1. A tropical plant: A plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) native to East India and Africa, cultivated for its edible parts and fiber. 2. The calyx of the plant: Specifically refers to the fleshy, red calyx (the outer part of the flower) which is used to make beverages, jellies, tarts, and herbal tea.
Usage Examples
- The rozelle plant is also commonly known as roselle or sorrel.
- The deep red calyces of the rozelle are harvested to make a tart, cranberry-like juice.
- In many tropical regions, rozelle is grown both for food and for its strong bast fiber.
Advanced Usage
- As a botanical term: In botanical contexts, "rozelle" specifically denotes the species and its commercially valuable calyx.
- As a culinary ingredient: The term is used to describe the plant part used in cooking, often specifying its tart flavor profile.
- The recipe calls for dried rozelle to flavor the jelly.
Variants and Related Words
- Roselle: The more common modern spelling and name for the same plant and product.
- Sorrel (in Caribbean and other contexts): A common name for the same plant, particularly referring to the drink made from its calyces. (Note: This is different from the leafy green herb also called sorrel).
- Hibiscus sabdariffa: The formal botanical Latin name.
- Jamaica (pronounced ha-MY-kah): The name used in Mexico and parts of Latin America for the beverage made from rozelle.
Synonyms
- Roselle
- Red sorrel
- Florida cranberry (informal)
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Rozelle tea: An herbal tea or infusion made from the dried calyces of the plant.
- Rozelle jam/jelly: A preserve made from the cooked calyces and sugar.
Noun
- East Indian sparsely prickly annual herb or perennial subshrub widely cultivated for its fleshy calyxes used in tarts and jelly and for its bast fiber