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butterfly pea

/ˈbʌtəflaɪ piː/

翻译: 蝶豆(Clitoria ternatea),一种开亮蓝色花的植物,常用作天然食用色素、花草茶或民间药物。该词指这种植物及其花,而非指人。

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/ˈbʌtəflaɪ piː/formalculinary
  • zh蝶豆(Clitoria ternatea),一种开亮蓝色花的植物,常用作天然食用色素、花草茶或民间药物。该词指这种植物及其花,而非指人。

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.

    zh蝶豆

    • 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.

    zh蝶豆花茶

    • 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.