roselle

¹

[ roh-zel ]

noun

1. a tropical plant, Hibiscus sabdariffa, of the mallow family, grown for its thick, red calyx and bracts, used in making jellies and as a substitute for cranberries.

Roselle

²

[ roh-zel ]

noun

1. a city in NE New Jersey.
2. a town in NE Illinois.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roselle¹

First recorded in 1855–60; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

In the trash he felt, though he had not given the idea the form of a thought, that Roselle Dates was included.

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But after Roselle had let him pay for their expensive lunch, she had needed other things—perfume and candy.

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Roselle was on the stage, in the beauty chorus, looking magnificent, and her eyes were sweeping the stalls.

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An abounding idea of happiness to come filled him as he moved beside Roselle down the crowded restaurant.

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He had undoubtedly, only a few minutes before, looked almost impatiently for something from Rosemary Roselle.

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