theezan tea

noun

thee·​zan tea

ˈthēzᵊn-

: a Chinese shrub (Sageretia theezans) with edible fruit and leaves that are often used in place of tea

Word History

Etymology

from New Latin theezans (specific epithet of Sageretia theezans), probably from New Latin Thea

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