{West India tea} (Bot.), a shrubby plant ({Capraria biflora}) having oblanceolate toothed leaves which are sometimes used in the West Indies as a substitute for tea. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
West India — West In di*a, West Indian West In di*an Belonging or relating to the West Indies. [1913 Webster] {West India tea} (Bot.), a shrubby plant ({Capraria biflora}) having oblanceolate toothed leaves which are sometimes used in the West Indies as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
West India Quay — is an area on the Isle of Dogs in Docklands, London, England. It is immediately to the north of the West India Docks and Canary Wharf.The 200 year old warehouse at West India Quay was used to store imported goods from the West Indies, such as tea … Wikipedia
West India Lights — Infobox Book name = West India Lights title orig = translator = image caption = Dust jacket illustration by Ronald Clyne for West India Lights author = Henry S. Whitehead illustrator = cover artist = Ronald Clyne country = United States language … Wikipedia
West Indian — West India West In di*a, West Indian West In di*an Belonging or relating to the West Indies. [1913 Webster] {West India tea} (Bot.), a shrubby plant ({Capraria biflora}) having oblanceolate toothed leaves which are sometimes used in the West… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tea culture — is defined by the way tea is made and consumed, by the way the people interact with tea, and by the aesthetics surrounding tea drinking.Tea is commonly drunk at social events, and many cultures have created intricate formal ceremonies for these… … Wikipedia
Tea — For other uses, see Tea (disambiguation). Tea Longjing tea being infused in a glass … Wikipedia
India–Russia relations — India Russian relations refers to the bilateral relations between Republic of India and Russian Federation. During the Cold War, India and Soviet Union enjoyed strong strategic, military, economic and diplomatic relationship. After the collapse… … Wikipedia
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
West Bengal — a state in E India: formerly part of the province of Bengal. 50,900,000; 33,805 sq. mi. (87,555 sq. km). Cap.: Calcutta. Cf. Bengal (def. 1). * * * State (pop., 2001 prelim.: 80,221,171), northeastern India. It is bordered by Nepal and Bangladesh … Universalium
tea — tealess, adj. /tee/, n. 1. the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water. 2. the shrub itself, extensively cultivated in China, Japan, India, etc … Universalium
