n. A medicinal drink made from barley soaked in water
n. Any infusion or drink, especially medicinal or curative, made by steeping in hot water; a herbal tea
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. See ptisan.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A decoction with medicinal properties. Compare ptisan.
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n. infusion of e.g. dried or fresh flowers or leaves
Word Usage
"The drinking of healthy herbal brews has a long history - the word tisane is derived from the Greek ptisane, which referred to a drink made from barley."