stevia
IPA: stˈiviʌ
noun
- Any of the sweet herbs of genus Stevia, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and western North America.
- A sweetener, many times sweeter than an equal amount of sugar, extracted from Stevia rebaudiana, that can be substituted for sugar for some purposes.
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Examples of "stevia" in Sentences
- Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant
- I prefer to use stevia in my morning coffee instead of sugar
- Many people choose stevia as a healthier alternative to traditional sweeteners
- The stevia plant has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples for its sweetening properties
- I always keep a packet of stevia in my purse for when I need a little added sweetness
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