Tea

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1. Noun

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. Noun

A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.

3. Noun

Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.

4. Noun

The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.

5. Verb

To take or drink tea.

6. Noun

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink"
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

7. Noun

a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers"
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

8. Noun

a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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