tea leaf
- Scope note
- Material comprising the leaves of any of several species of trees in the family Theaceae, used for many purposes by humans. Examples include tea leaves used to create a beverage or food, as a dye, as a cleanser, as an adsorbent, as an absorbent of moisture or odor, and in interpretive divination.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024