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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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  1. 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.
  2. n. A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.
  3. n. Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.
  4. n. The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
  5. v. i. To take or drink tea.
  6. n. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
  7. n. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
  8. n. a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
  9. n. dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
  10. 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