Etymology

Oswego tea

Today it means: An American aromatic herb (Monarda didyma) with bright red labiate flowers; also called bee balm or bergamot. Full definition →

Iroquoian
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  1. Iroquoian · derived from
  2. English todayOswego tea

Oswego (from an Iroquoian language) + tea.

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