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butterfly pea

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ piː/

Tradução: Planta trepadeira (Clitoria ternatea) com flores azuis intensas, usada como corante alimentar natural, em chás de ervas e na medicina tradicional. A expressão se refere à própria flor/planta, não a uma pessoa.

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/ˈbʌtəflaɪ piː/formalculinary
  • ptPlanta trepadeira (Clitoria ternatea) com flores azuis intensas, usada como corante alimentar natural, em chás de ervas e na medicina tradicional. A expressão se refere à própria flor/planta, não a uma pessoa.

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.

    ptclitória ternatea

    • 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.

    ptChá azul ou bebida

    • 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.