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Etymology
from the use of its leaves as a substitute for tea
First Known Use
1818, in the meaning defined above
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“Teaberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaberry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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