rozelle
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- noun
- /roʊˈzɛl/
- UK
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rosella
- In many cultures, the rozelle calyx is used to create tangy jams and jellies.
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Farmers grow rozelle not only for its tasty edibles but also for its durable fiber.
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The leaves of the rozelle plant are often used to make a refreshing herbal tea.
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In 1966, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle began an experiment where one game each season was played on Monday night and televised.
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"Relations between uncle and nephew eventually became so dysfunctional that finally NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle stepped into the breach and mediated the hiring of general manager George Young.
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And when Sanchez got his modest paycheck for chasing around footballs, he received it from future NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, who then worked for the Rams.
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Synonyms
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A tropical plant with red parts around its flowers used to make drinks and cloth
A tropical plant with red edible flower parts used for tea and jam and for strong fiber
A plant from India with red edible flower parts used to make drinks and jams
A tropical plant with red flower parts people use to make drinks, jams, and sometimes fiber
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rozelle, often written roselle, likely comes from French and is linked to rose, with the idea 'little rose' because the plant's bright red parts around the flowers look like small roses. So rozelle is the name for the red, tart hibiscus used to make drinks, jellies, and fiber.