gunpowder tea en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Perhaps from the similarity in appearance to the pelletized forms of gunpowder. The Chinese name is 珠茶 (zhūchá, literally “pearl tea”). The derivation from Chinese 剛泡的 /刚泡的 (gāng pào de, “freshly brewed”) is likely a folk etymology.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A form of Chinese green tea in which each leaf has been rolled into a small round pellet.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gunpowder teas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
char · tea · tay · pearl tea · Rosie · Rosy Lee · wet and warm · Rosie Lee · Rosy · cha · gunpowder[Appendix:Glossary