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areca catechu

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun areca catechu has 1 sense
  1. betel palm, Areca catechu - southeastern Asian palm bearing betel nuts (scarlet or orange single-seeded fruit with a fibrous husk)
    --1 is a kind of areca
    --1 has parts: betel nut, areca nut

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Areca Catechu

Description:

Areca catechu, commonly known as betel nut palm, is a species of palm tree native to Southeast Asia. It is cultivated for its seed, which is commonly chewed with betel leaves as a stimulant.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The palm tree species, Areca catechu.

Example sentence: The Areca catechu is extensively cultivated in many Asian countries for various medicinal and cultural purposes.

Sense 2:

Noun: The seed of the Areca catechu palm, also known as betel nut.

Example sentence: Many people in Southeast Asia chew betel nut obtained from Areca catechu as a traditional practice.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing something related to or derived from Areca catechu.

Example sentence: She bought an impressive collection of Areca catechu handicrafts during her visit to the local market.

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