Etymology

matcha

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Today it means: A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Full definition →

Japanese 抹茶
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from抹茶
  2. English todaymatcha

Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), from 抹 (matsu, “to wipe, to rub”) + 茶 (cha, “tea”).

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