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tea
noun(tea)
a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
Synonyms: camellia sinensis,
Examples:
Tea has fragrant white flowers.
tea
noun(tea)
dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
Synonyms: tea leaf,
Examples:
The store shelves held many different kinds of tea.
They threw the tea into Boston harbor.
tea
noun(tea)
a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
Synonyms: afternoon tea, teatime,
Examples:
An Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea.
tea
noun(tea)
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
Examples:
Iced tea is a cooling drink.
tea
noun(tea)
a reception or party at which tea is served
Examples:
We met at the Dean's tea for newcomers.

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