Mormon tea en · NOUN
Etymology
One 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.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mormon teas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
teamster tea · desert tea · Brigham tea · popotillo · Mexican tea · jointfir · squaw tea · ephedra · cowboy tea