gyokuro

noun

gyo·​ku·​ro

ˈgyȯkəˌrō

plural -s

: a high-grade tea made in Japan from the leaves of shaded bushes and used for domestic consumption

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, literally, dew, pearly dew, from gyoku precious stone, gem + ro dew

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