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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”
noun
dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
“the store shelves held many different kinds of tea”
noun
a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
“an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea”
noun
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
“iced tea is a cooling drink”
noun
a reception or party at which tea is served
“we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers”
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