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Areca

Definition:

Areca refers to a genus of tropical palms belonging to the family Arecaceae, commonly known as the betel palm. This term can also refer to the nut produced by these palms which is widely consumed in various forms.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A type of tropical palm tree.
2. The nut produced by the areca palm, commonly consumed for its stimulating effects.

Usages:

Popular:

Areca palm trees are widely used as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes due to their graceful appearance.

The consumption of areca nuts is prevalent in various cultures for their stimulating and addictive properties.

Local:

In local traditions, areca nuts play an important role in social gatherings, often offered as a gesture of hospitality.

Many local shops sell areca nut preparations like betel quid, an addictive mixture of areca nut, betel leaf, and other ingredients.

Sample Sentences:

For the palm tree sense:

1. The garden was adorned with beautiful areca palms swaying gently in the breeze.
2. We found shelter under the shade of a towering areca palm.

For the nut sense:

1. He always carries a bag of areca nuts to chew on during long journeys.
2. My grandmother enjoys the taste of betel quid, a combination of areca nut and betel leaf.

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