DCHP-2
wishakapucka tea Obs. DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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an infusion made from the leaves of L. groenlandicum or from the flowers of L. palustre.
See also: Labrador tea (def. lb)
- 1743 (1949) . . . the English in these parts makes a Drink of itt, going by the Name of wishakapucka tea, being of fine flavour, and reckoned Very wholesome.
- 1795 (1911) [There is plenty of Wishacumpuckey, (as the English call it, and which they use as tea). . . .]
- 1743 (1949) . . . the English in these parts makes a Drink of itt, going by the Name of wishakapucka tea, being of fine flavour, and reckoned Very wholesome.