ROOIBOS

rooibos, Aspalathus linearis, Aspalathus cedcarbergensis

(noun) South African shrub having flat acuminate leaves and yellow flowers; leaves are aromatic when dried and used to make an herbal tea

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rooibos (uncountable)

(South Africa) A shrub (Aspalathus linearis) from which a tisane (herbal tea) is made.

Synonym: redbush

The tisane (herbal tea) made from this plant.

Synonyms: redbush, red tea, rooibos tea

(South Africa) Various shrubs of the genus Combretum.

Source: Wiktionary



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