faham

noun

fa·​ham

ˈfäˌhäm

plural -s

1

: the leaves of an orchid (Angrecum fragrans) of Réunion and Mauritius used in France as a substitute for Chinese tea

2

: the plant that produces faham leaves

Word History

Etymology

French, from a native name in the Mascarene islands

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