/æˈsæm/, /əˈsɒm/
OriginOf unclear origin, but generally agreed to be related to Ahom. More at Etymology of Assam on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- A state in northeastern India. Capital: Dispur.
- historicalThe former realm it was named after.
- abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountableEllipsis 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).
“He took the cup in both hands and sipped. It was their favourite blend of Assam, dark and heady and strong.”