sweetleaf

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any plant of the genus Stevia, from which stevia is extracted.
  • a plant of the family Phyllanthaceae whose leaves may be used as a potherb.
  • an evergreen shrub or small tree in the southeastern United States.
  • Monarda fistulosa, wild bergamot, a medicinal and ornamental herb.
  • (slang) Cannabis.

Etymology

Compound from English sweet (adorable) + English leaf.

Origin

English

leaf

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