五月茶

Chinese

May; modern name for the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar tea; tea plant
trad. (五月茶) 五月
simp. #(五月茶) 五月

Etymology

五月 (wǔyuè, fifth month) +‎ (chá, tea), in relation to its medical use in the summer.

Pronunciation


Noun

五月茶

  1. Antidesma
    1. bignay, Chinese laurel (Antidesma bunius)

Synonyms

  • 通天炮