Thesaurus: tea
The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, / Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.
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Definitions
- n. The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, / Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.
- n. A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.
- n. Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.
- n. The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
- v. i. To take or drink tea.
- n. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
- n. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
- n. a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
- n. dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
- n:100 n. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water n. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes n. a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves n. a reception or party at which tea is served