English Explanatory Dictionary

Brigham tea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A leafless desert shrub of the US Southwest in the genus Ephedra, used to make an herbal tea.

Word forms

Brigham tea

Etymology

Named after Brigham Young, former leader of the Mormons. One of a number of common names based on people known to live in the desert, with tea referring to the herbal drink brewed from the plant.

Synonyms

cowboy tea desert tea ephedra jointfir Mexican tea Mormon tea popotillo squaw tea teamster tea
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