iṣapa

Yoruba

Ìṣápá

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ì.ʃá.k͡pá/

Noun

ìṣápá

1. the roselle plants Hibiscus sabdariffa and Hibiscus asper; both the leaves and flowers of these plants are widely used in soups and stews.

   Synonyms: amúkan, iṣákún, ilayoo

2. any plant in the genus Hibiscus

Derived terms

• ìṣápá ìṣẹ́kú (“Hibiscus cannabinus”)