dééh

Jicarilla

Etymology

From Spanish té

Noun

dééh

  1. tea
Thelesperma

Etymology

From Spanish té

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /téːh/
  • Audio (NV)(file)

Noun

dééh

  1. Navajo tea (Thelesperma ssp.), wild tea

Usage notes

The wild tea plant (Navajo: woodiniih azeeʼ) is collected and bundled tightly together to produce a bundle about as thick as a broom handle and about 5"–6" long. A wild-tea bundle is boiled in water to make Navajo tea.

Synonyms

  • chʼil dééh
  • Gáamalii bidééh

See also

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