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rooibos

/ˈrɔɪ.bɒs/

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noun

/ˈrɔɪ.bɒs/C1formal
  • ruЮжноафриканский кустарник с плоскими заострёнными листьями и жёлтыми цветами, высушенные листья которого ароматны и используются для приготовления травяного чая.

A South African shrub with flat, pointed leaves and yellow flowers, whose dried leaves are aromatic and used to make an herbal tea.

  1. B1formal

    A South African shrub with flat, pointed leaves and yellow flowers; its dried leaves are aromatic and used to make an herbal tea.

    ruЮжноафриканский кустарник

    • Rooibos is native to the fynbos region of South Africa.
    • The rooibos plant thrives in the Western Cape's climate.
    • Farmers cultivate rooibos for its valuable leaves.
  2. A2formal

    A caffeine-free herbal tea made from the dried leaves of the rooibos plant, known for its reddish color and slightly sweet flavor.

    ruРойбуш

    • I enjoy a cup of rooibos tea before bed.
    • Rooibos is often served with milk and honey.
    • Many people drink rooibos for its antioxidant properties.
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