Mormon tea
Any of the North American conifers in the genus Ephedra, leafless shrubs with gray or…Any of the North American conifers in the genus Ephedra, leafless shrubs with gray or green needle-like smaller stems native to deserts and used to make an herbal tea.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Any of the North American conifers in the genus Ephedra, leafless shrubs with gray or green needle-like smaller stems native to deserts and used to make an herbal tea.
Origin
One of a number of common names based on types of people known to live in the desert, withOne of a number of common names based on types of people known to live in the desert, with tea referring to the herbal drink brewed from the plant.
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Forms
plural: Mormon teas| Singular | Mormon tea |
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uncountable
Synonyms
8 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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