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Meaning of "rooibos tea" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ROOIBOS TEA

From Afrikaans rooi red + bos bush.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ROOIBOS TEA

rooibos tea  [ˈrɔɪbɒs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROOIBOS TEA

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Rooibos tea is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ROOIBOS TEA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rooibos tea

Rooibos

Rooibos is a broom-like member of the legume family of plants growing in South Africa's fynbos. The generic name comes from the plant Calicotome villosa, aspalathos in Greek. This plant has very similar growth and flowers to the Rooibos plant. The specific name linearis comes from the plant's linear growing structure and needle-like leaves. The leaves are used to make a herbal tea called Rooibos or bush tea. The product has been popular in Southern Africa for generations and is now consumed in many countries. It is sometimes spelled rooibosch in accordance with the old Dutch etymology.

Definition of rooibos tea in the English dictionary

The definition of rooibos tea in the dictionary is tea prepared from any of several species of Borbonia or Aspalanthus, believed to have tonic properties.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROOIBOS TEA


antiboss
ˌæntɪˈbɒs
boss
bɒs
deboss
dɪˈbɒs
emboss
ɪmˈbɒs
fynbos
ˈfeɪnbɒs
kottabos
ˈkɒtəˌbɒs
Lesbos
ˈlɛzbɒs
mebos
ˈmeɪbɒs
ovibos
ˈəʊvɪˌbɒs
Phobos
ˈfəʊbɒs
rooibos
ˈrɔɪˌbɒs
underboss
ˈʌndəˌbɒs
Villa-Lobos
ˈviːlɑːˈləʊbɒs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROOIBOS TEA

roofing felt
roofless
rooflessness
rooflike
roofline
roofscape
rooftop
rooftree
roofy
rooibos
rooikat
rooinek
rook
rookeries
rookery
rookie
rookier
rookiest
rookish
rooky

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROOIBOS TEA

afternoon tea
bed tea
beef tea
bubble tea
camomile tea
Ceylon tea
China tea
cream tea
green tea
herb tea
herbal tea
high tea
Indian tea
jasmine tea
kitchen tea
leaf tea
lemon tea
mint tea
morning tea
one´s cup of tea

Synonyms and antonyms of rooibos tea in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rooibos tea» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROOIBOS TEA

Find out the translation of rooibos tea to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rooibos tea from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rooibos tea» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

博士茶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el té rooibos
570 millions of speakers

English

rooibos tea
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Rooibos चाय
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

المريمية الشاي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чай ройбуш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rooibos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রুইবোস চা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thé rooibos
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teh rooibos
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rooibos-Tee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ルイボス茶
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

루이보스 차
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rooibos teh
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

rooibos trà
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Rooibos தேநீர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चहाची चहा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çaylak çay
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tè Rooibos
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

herbata rooibos
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чай ройбуш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rooibos ceai
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

rooibos tea
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rooibos tee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rooibos te
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rooibos te
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rooibos tea

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROOIBOS TEA»

The term «rooibos tea» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.860 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROOIBOS TEA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rooibos tea

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROOIBOS TEA»

Discover the use of rooibos tea in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rooibos tea and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Imperial African Cookery Book: Recipes from ...
Iced spiced rooibos tea Iced spiced rooibos tea Iced spiced. 408 PRESERVESPRESERVESPRESERVESPRESERVES,,,, CONFECTIONERY AND D CONFECTIONERY AND D CONFECTIONERY AND D CONFECTIONERY AND ...
Will Sellick, 2010
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Extending the Protection of Geographical Indications: Case ...
Furthennore, difl'erent opinions concerning the perceived commoditization of Rooibos tea and the international marketing strategies exist in the industry. While large—bulk processors favour marketing Rooibos as a black tea alternative and ...
Michael Blakeney, Thierry Coulet, Getachew Alemu Mengistie, 2013
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Teas, Cocoa and Coffee: Plant Secondary Metabolites and Health
Brewed beverages of this plant may also be referred to as rooibos tea, rooibosch, rooitea or rooitee. In folk medicine, rooibos tea is used to alleviate infantile colic, indigestion, heartburn and nausea, stimulate the appetite, reduce nervousness ...
Alan Crozier, Hiroshi Ashihara, Francisco Tomás-Barbéran, 2011
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International Trade Rules and the Agriculture Sector: ...
Besides Darjeeling Tea, another example of a geography-specific product that has the potential to benefit its country of production greatly is Rooibos Tea. It is only produced on the slopes of the Cedar Mountain range near Clanwilliam, South ...
Victor Mosoti, Ambra Gobena, 2007
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Handbook of African Medicinal Plants, Second Edition
Clinical outcome observations have shown that consumption of rooibos tea may relieve fever, asthma, insomnia, colic in infants, and skin disorders. Rooibos extracts are used in ointments against eczema. In South Africa, it is common to give ...
Maurice M. Iwu, 2014
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Tea: Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential
... pyrazines, and pyrroles formed by the Maillard reaction during the roasting process. Rooibos tea is produced and consumed as a beverage similar to tea in South Africa. Habuetal. (1985) analyzed the volatile components of Rooibos tea.
Yong-Su Zhen, 2003
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The Miracle of Tea: Practical Tips for Health, Home and Beauty
Red rooibos tea is made fromnewly picked leaves allowed to oxidise. Flavour – pleasant, sweet, sour, bitter and tealike. Red rooibos tea issweeter than green rooibos tea. Notable contents– acids (including alphahydroxy, caffeic, coumaric,  ...
Dr Penny Stanway, 2013
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Reactive Nitrogen Species: Advances in Research and ...
(2010 JUL 6) Linkoping University: Effects of green tea, black tea and Rooibos tea on angiotensin-converting enzyme and nitric oxide in healthy volunteers Research findings, 'Effects of green tea, black tea and Rooibos tea on ...
‎2012
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Hot Water for Tea: An inspired collection of tea remedies ...
Since black tea was expensive, the Dutch settlers in South Africa decided to make rooibos their own tea. It was in 1904 when Benjamin Ginsberg, a Russian, perfected the curing of rooibos tea by copying the Chinese method of fermenting tea.
Nicola Salter, 2013
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Dictionary of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Rooibos tea is an herbal tea produced from the leaves and fine stems of the South African leguminous shrub Aspalathus linearis, also known as Rooibos. The herbal tea is considered a health drink due to the presence of beneficial phenolic ...
Michael Eskin, Snait Tamir, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROOIBOS TEA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rooibos tea is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rooibos Tea: The Myth and the Magic
I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do love my tea. For years I greeted each day with a steaming mug of Earl Grey tea by my side. In the afternoon I would make ... «KQED, May 15»
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What Do Rooibos Tea and Wine Have to Do With Each Other?
Strydom first tried rooibos in the form of tea—rooibos tea has grown in popularity in the past decade as health-minded tea drinkers have discovered its rich, ... «Care2.com, Mar 15»
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Rooibos Preserves Wine Naturally Without the Use of Synthetic …
Strydom first tried rooibos in the form of tea—rooibos tea has grown in popularity in the past decade as health-minded tea drinkers have discovered its rich, ... «EcoWatch, Mar 15»
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Flavorful South African rooibos tea has many uses in the kitchen
Rooibos (pronounced roy-bos) is an herbal tisane, popular for its lack of caffeine and many health benefits. I learned of it a decade ago at The Tao of Tea in ... «OregonLive.com, Mar 15»
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How a South African winery is using tea to make a preservative-free …
The new Rooibos wine is the brainchild of wine farm owner Trevor Strydom who started experimenting with the process after drinking a cup of rooibos tea served ... «Business Insider, Mar 15»
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Brews New Thai Tea, Vanilla …
Traveling west to South Africa, the Vanilla Rooibos Tea Latte and Vanilla Rooibos Ice Blended® drink are a caffeine-free herbal infusion with natural nutty notes ... «PR Newswire, Mar 15»
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'We're not a commodity, we're a niche!' Red Espresso puts rooibos
Red Espresso is launching its rooibos tea capsules in Europe, eyeing up a continent with an ingrained coffee culture and obsession with health, convenience, ... «BeverageDaily.com, Feb 15»
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Rooibos tea ruling gives exporters boost
The right for South Africa to secure geographical indicator status for rooibos tea has not been “a storm in a tea cup” but rather a battle. Now that the storm has ... «Independent Online, Jul 14»
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6 health benefits of rooibos tea
Rooibos tea (also called red tea or African red tea) is harvested from the South African red bush plant. This traditional, caffeine-free tea has a ruddy, sweet taste ... «Mother Nature Network, Mar 14»
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Taste-Off: The best dessert-like teas -- and the ickiest
More like a mini-dessert than any other tea, this sweet, minty melange includes real chocolate, bits of carob and vanilla bean, and rooibos tea. The result is a ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jan 14»

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