new jersey tea

new jer·sey tea

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo, nyoo jur-zee tee]
- /nu, nyu ˈdʒɜr zi ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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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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 71% 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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