stevia
noun
ste·via ˈstē-vē-ə 
-vyə
1
: any of a genus (Stevia) of composite herbs and shrubs of tropical and subtropical America
especially : a white-flowered tender perennial (S. rebaudiana) native to Paraguay
2
: a white powder composed of one or more intensely sweet glycosides derived from the leaves of a stevia (S. rebaudiana) and used as noncaloric sweetener
Example Sentences
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The View, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2020 However, stevia leaf and crude stevia extracts are not considered GRAS and do not have FDA approval. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 Oct. 2019 Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup stevia, 1.5 cups of water, and 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Nov. 2019 These individual-size cheesecakes made with Philadelphia cream cheese and concentrated stevia extract are impossible to discern from the real thing. Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020 In medium bowl, whisk together coconut oil, almond butter, heavy cream, stevia and salt until very smooth. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2019 Plus, this green pick avoids the surprising additions found in many common toothpastes—like artificial sweeteners—in favor of organic stevia extract (rather than aspartame), to keep a pleasant taste without potentially spiking your blood sugar. Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 22 Nov. 2019 If desired, add a touch of sweetness with confectioners’ sugar or stevia, or flavor with a bit of vanilla paste or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Oct. 2019 Sales of artificial sweeteners have been declining over the past five years while sales of stevia, a natural high-intensity sweetener, have been climbing, according to Nielsen. Alexia Elejalde-ruiz, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2019 See More
The View, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2020 However, stevia leaf and crude stevia extracts are not considered GRAS and do not have FDA approval. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 Oct. 2019 Meanwhile, place 1/4 cup stevia, 1.5 cups of water, and 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Nov. 2019 These individual-size cheesecakes made with Philadelphia cream cheese and concentrated stevia extract are impossible to discern from the real thing. Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 17 Jan. 2020 In medium bowl, whisk together coconut oil, almond butter, heavy cream, stevia and salt until very smooth. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2019 Plus, this green pick avoids the surprising additions found in many common toothpastes—like artificial sweeteners—in favor of organic stevia extract (rather than aspartame), to keep a pleasant taste without potentially spiking your blood sugar. Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 22 Nov. 2019 If desired, add a touch of sweetness with confectioners’ sugar or stevia, or flavor with a bit of vanilla paste or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Oct. 2019 Sales of artificial sweeteners have been declining over the past five years while sales of stevia, a natural high-intensity sweetener, have been climbing, according to Nielsen. Alexia Elejalde-ruiz, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Petrus Jacobus Stevus (Pedro Jaime Esteve) †1555 Spanish physician and botanist
First Known Use
1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
stevia
noun
ste·via ˈstē-vē-ə
: a South American perennial shrub (Stevia rebaudiana) of the composite family
also : a very sweet noncaloric glycoside-containing substance that is obtained from the leaves of the stevia