What does "assam" mean?

Ellipsis of Assam tea, tea from or similar to that grown in Assam; any tea made from the broad-leaf Assam variety of tea (C. sinensis var. assamica).

What is a synonym for "assam"?

Common synonyms include: cha, char, rosie, rosie lee, rosy, rosy lee.

//æˈsæm// name, noun

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Noun

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Ellipsis of Assam tea, tea from or similar to that grown in Assam; any tea made from the broad-leaf Assam variety of tea (C. sinensis var. assamica). abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable
"He took the cup in both hands and sipped. It was their favourite blend of Assam, dark and heady and strong."