English Explanatory Dictionary

matcha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Pronunciation

/ˈmatʃ.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-matcha.wav /ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/ En-us-matcha.oga

Word forms

matcha matchas maccha

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), from 抹 (matsu, “to wipe, to rub”) + 茶 (cha, “tea”).

Related words

amacha chanoyu sencha tencha tea whisk

Derived words

matchatini
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