yerba mate

[ yair-buh mah-tey, mat-ey, yur-buh ]

noun

1. a variant form of mate ³.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yerba mate¹

First recorded in 1835–40; from South American Spanish: yerba “herb” + mate ³

Example Sentences

"Yerba maté" has a remarkable, stimulating effect upon the human system, fortifying it for incredible exertions and endurance.

From Project Gutenberg

Paraguay competed with Corrientes in the supply of tobacco and oranges; with Misiones in the supply of yerba maté.

From Project Gutenberg