"jamaica" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ Audio: En-us-jamaica.ogg [US]
enPR: jə-mā'kə Etymology: From Spanish jamaica. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|jamaica}} Spanish jamaica Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jamaica (uncountable)
  1. roselle Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Spices and herbs Categories (lifeform): Mallow subfamily plants

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