Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bissap

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
bis-s-ap
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The plant roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Roselle juice; cold Hibiscus tea; drink made with the crimson-colored sepals of the roselle flower with a strong, tart flavor.

Countable; Uncountable

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Etymology

Borrowed from French bissap, from Wolof bisaab (“roselle”).

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Usage

Inflected Forms

bissaps (plural)

Questions

What does bissap mean?
The plant roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa).
Where does bissap come from?
Borrowed from French bissap, from Wolof bisaab (“roselle”).

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