Definition of "tea" []

• An eastern Asian evergreen shrub or small tree (Camellia sinensis) having fragrant, nodding, cup-shaped white flowers and glossy leaves. (noun)
• The young, dried leaves of this plant, prepared by various processes and used to make a hot beverage. (noun)
• An aromatic, slightly bitter beverage made by steeping tea leaves in boiling water. (noun)
• Any of various beverages, made as by steeping the leaves of certain plants or by extracting an infusion especially from beef. (noun)
• Any of various plants having leaves used to make a tealike beverage. (noun)

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• "*Hans luvly cuppa tea to Salleh* *offer kukies onna prettee playte 2 Salleh* *noms on kukie an dayntiily sips da tea* Salleh, Ollie n Sport sownd liek wunnerful kittehs."
• "-- When tea is desired for afternoon serving or when it is to be prepared at the table, a _tea ball_ is the most satisfactory utensil to use."
• "A _tea cozy_ is a convenient device to use when tea is served from the pot."