Rozelle (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rozelle plant is a popular ingredient in many Indian desserts and drinks.
- Rozelle is used to make a sweet and tangy syrup that is often served with pancakes and waffles.
- In some parts of India, rozelle is considered a weed and is often pulled out of gardens and fields.
- The fleshy calyxes of the rozelle plant are used to make a delicious and flavorful jelly.
- Rozelle is also valued for its bast fiber, which is used to make rope and other textiles.