squaw 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
- (offensive, uncountable, usually) A leafless desert shrub of the US Southwest in the genus Ephedra, used to make an herbal tea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| squaw teas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
teamster tea · desert tea · Brigham tea · popotillo · Mexican tea · jointfir · ephedra · Mormon tea · cowboy tea