Meaning of the word stevia in English

What does stevia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stevia

US /ˈstiː.vi.ə/
UK /ˈstev.i.ə/
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Noun

a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, often used as a sugar substitute

Example:
I use stevia in my coffee instead of sugar.
Many sugar-free products contain stevia.