teaspoon

English

/ˈtiˌspun/

noun
Definitions
  • A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.
  • A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

Etymology

Compound from English tea + English spoon.

Origin

English

spoon

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