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rooibos

Pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪbɒs/

Definition of rooibos

noun

South African
  • an evergreen South African shrub of the pea family.
    • Genus Aspalathus, family Leguminosae
  • (also rooibos tea) [mass noun] an infusion of the leaves of the rooibos plant drunk as tea.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Afrikaans, literally 'red bush'

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Definition of rooibos in the US English dictionary