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butterfly pea

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ piː/

Traduction: Plante (Clitoria ternatea) à fleurs bleu vif, utilisée comme colorant alimentaire naturel, tisane ou en médecine traditionnelle. L'expression désigne la fleur elle-même, et non une personne.

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/ˈbʌtəflaɪ piː/formalculinary
  • frPlante (Clitoria ternatea) à fleurs bleu vif, utilisée comme colorant alimentaire naturel, tisane ou en médecine traditionnelle. L'expression désigne la fleur elle-même, et non une personne.

A plant (Clitoria ternatea) with vibrant blue flowers, commonly used as a natural food coloring, herbal tea, or in traditional medicine. The phrase refers to the flower itself, not a person.

  1. Clitoria ternatea plantB1formal

    A tropical climbing plant with bright blue flowers, often used as a natural dye and in herbal teas.

    frClitorie de Ternate

    • Butterfly pea flowers are used to make a vibrant blue tea.
    • The butterfly pea plant is native to Southeast Asia.
    • She added butterfly pea extract to the cocktail for color.
  2. Blue tea or beverageA2informal

    A herbal tea made from the flowers of the Clitoria ternatea plant, known for its color-changing properties when lemon is added.

    frThé bleu

    • I ordered a cup of butterfly pea tea at the cafe.
    • Butterfly pea tea turns purple when you add lemon juice.
    • This butterfly pea latte is both delicious and beautiful.