Tea

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  • noun. undefined
  • noun. An evergreen shrub or small tree (Camellia sinensis) native to Asia, having fragrant, nodding, cup-shaped white flowers and glossy leaves.
  • noun. The young, dried leaves of this plant, prepared by various processes and used to make a beverage, usually served hot.
  • noun. An aromatic, slightly bitter beverage made by steeping tea leaves in boiling water.
  • noun. Any of various plants, such as New Jersey tea, having leaves that are or were formerly used to make a tealike beverage.
  • noun. Any of various beverages made by steeping the leaves of certain plants, such as peppermint.
  • noun. Any of various beverages made by extracting an infusion from meat, especially beef.
  • noun. A tea rose.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. An afternoon refreshment consisting usually of sandwiches and cakes served with tea.
  • noun. High tea.
  • noun. An afternoon reception or social gathering at which tea is served.
  • noun. Marijuana.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • See tae.
  • To take tea.
  • To give tea to; serve with tea: as, to dine and tea a party of friends.
  • noun. A product consisting of the prepared leaves of the tea-plant (see def. 2), of various kinds and qualities depending chiefly on the method of treatment.
  • noun. The tea-plant, Camellia theifera, often named Thea Sinensis (or Chinensis).
  • noun. An infusion of the prepared leaves of the tea-plant, used as a beverage, in Great Britain and America commonly with the addition of a little milk or sugar, or both, in continental Europe often with a little spirit, in Russia with lemon, and in China and neighboring countries without any admixture.
  • noun. A similar infusion of the leaves, roots, etc., of various other plants, used either medicinally or as a beverage: generally with a qualifying word. See phrases below.
  • noun. The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; also, an afternoon entertainment at which tea is served: as, a five o'clock tea. See high tea, under high.
  • noun. Urine.
  • noun. Same as mate.
  • noun. See Psoralea.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • intransitive verb. To take or drink tea.
  • noun. The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea Chinensis or Camellia Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.
  • noun. A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water.
  • noun. Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants
  • noun. The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
  • noun. the leaves of Catha edulis; also (Bot.), the plant itself. See Kat.
  • noun. tea grown in Assam, in India, originally brought there from China about the year 1850.
  • noun. a woody climbing plant (Smilax glycyphylla).
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. The dried leaves of Stachytarpheta mutabilis, used for adulterating tea, and also, in Austria, for preparing a beverage.
  • noun. See under Labrador.
  • noun. an American shrub, the leaves of which were formerly used as a substitute for tea; redroot. See Redroot.
  • noun. See under New Zealand.
  • noun. See Oswego tea.
  • noun. mate. See 1st Mate.
  • noun. a board or tray for holding a tea set.
  • noun. an hemipterous insect which injures the tea plant by sucking the juice of the tender leaves.
  • noun. a small box for holding tea.
  • noun. a small, square wooden case, usually lined with sheet lead or tin, in which tea is imported from China.
  • noun. a small quahaug.
  • noun. a public garden where tea and other refreshments are served.
  • noun. any plant, the leaves of which are used in making a beverage by infusion; specifically, Thea Chinensis, from which the tea of commerce is obtained.
  • noun. a delicate and graceful variety of the rose (Rosa Indica, var. odorata), introduced from China, and so named from its scent. Many varieties are now cultivated.
  • noun. the appurtenances or utensils required for a tea table, -- when of silver, usually comprising only the teapot, milk pitcher, and sugar dish.
  • noun. a tea service.
  • noun. a table on which tea furniture is set, or at which tea is drunk.
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