1 ayapana | Definition of ayapana

ayapana

noun
aya·​pa·​na | \ ˌīyəˈpänə\
plural -s

Definition of ayapana

: a low spreading herbaceous Brazilian shrub (Eupatorium aya-pana) whose long narrow leaves are used to make a mildly stimulating decoction resembling tea

History and Etymology for ayapana

Spanish & Portuguese; Spanish ayapaná, from Portuguese aiapana, aiapaina, from Tupi ayapana

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