new jersey tea
new jer·sey tea
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noo, nyoo jur-zee tee]
- /nu, nyu ˈdʒɜr zi ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noo, nyoo jur-zee tee]
- /nu, nyu ˈdʒɜr zi ti/
Definition of new jersey tea words
- noun new jersey tea a North American shrub, Ceanothus americanus, of the buckthorn family, the leaves of which were used as a substitute for tea during the American Revolution. 1
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Origin of new jersey tea
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60
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Parts of speech for New jersey tea
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new jersey tea popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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