"bissap" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed through French from Wolof bisaab. Etymology templates: {{der|en|wo|bisaab}} Wolof bisaab Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bissap (uncountable)
  1. The plant roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-bissap-en-noun-T-1mD7ei Categories (other): Mallow subfamily plants Disambiguation of Mallow subfamily plants: 49 51
  2. Roselle juice; cold Hibiscus tea; drink made with the crimson-colored sepals of the roselle flower with a strong, tart flavor Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-bissap-en-noun-62GZF884 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Mallow subfamily plants Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 34 66 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 40 60 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 38 62 Disambiguation of Mallow subfamily plants: 49 51
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