An herbal infusion or similar preparation drunk as a beverage or for its mildly medicinal effect.
[French, barley water, from Old French, from Latin ptisana, tisana. See ptisan.]
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[French, barley water, from Old French, from Latin ptisana, tisana. See ptisan.]
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an infusion made from any kind of herb, fruit, or flower. Camomile, lime blossom, and fennel seeds are commonly used. Medicinal or health claims are sometimes made, largely on traditional rather than scientific grounds.
| Food Lover's Companion: tisane |
[tih-ZAN; tih-ZAHN] A tealike drink (commonly called herb tea) made by steeping any of various herbs, flowers, spices, etc. In boiling water. Such brews have long been used for their calming and rejuvenating qualities. Some of the herbs more commonly used for tisane blends are balm, chamomile, hyssop, mint and tansy.
| WordNet: tisane |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
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