stevia
Americannoun
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a South American perennial shrub, Stevia rebaudiana, having small, white flowers and sweet-tasting leaves.
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a noncaloric, powdered sweetener made from glycoside extracts of the leaves of this shrub.
Etymology
Origin of stevia
1805–10; < New Latin, from the name of Petrus Jacobus Stevus (Pedro Jaime Esteve), died 1555, Spanish physician and botanist
Example Sentences
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From early sweeteners like saccharin in the 19th century to modern alternatives such as stevia and monk fruit, the goal has remained the same.
From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026
Sometimes it is also combined with stevia and monk fruit sugar alternatives.
From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024
I like to sweeten it with honey or stevia and serve it hot.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Some examples of the sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin, sucralose and stevia.
From New York Times • May 15, 2023
If you need it sweetened to drink it, use an artificial or herbal sweetener like nutrisweet or stevia.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve
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