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tisane

American  
[ti-zan, -zahn, tee-zan] / tɪˈzæn, -ˈzɑn, tiˈzan /

noun

plural

tisanes

  1. (italics) aromatic or herb-flavored tea.

  2. Obsolete. a ptisan.

tisane British  
/ tɪˈzæn /

noun

  1. an infusion of dried or fresh leaves or flowers, as camomile

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Etymology

Origin of tisane

Borrowed into English from French around 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Evening drink: Tisane and water or prosecco on a summer evening with friends.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2011

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