tea leaf
US /ˈtiː liːf/
UK /ˈtiː liːf/
1.
a processed leaf of the tea plant, used to make the beverage tea
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The aroma of fresh tea leaves filled the air.
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She carefully steeped the tea leaves in hot water.
2.
residue of tea leaves left in a cup after drinking, sometimes used for fortune-telling
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She looked at the tea leaves at the bottom of her cup, hoping for a glimpse into the future.
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Reading tea leaves is an ancient form of divination.