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betel nut

 

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Noun betel nut has 1 sense
  1. betel nut, areca nut - seed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asia
    --1 is a kind of edible seed
    --1 is a part of betel palm, Areca catechu

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Betel Nut

Definition:

Betel nut refers to the seed of the Areca palm, commonly chewed as a stimulant in many Asian countries. It is typically wrapped in a betel leaf and mixed with ingredients like tobacco, lime, and spices.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A seed of the Areca palm, widely consumed for its stimulant properties.

Usages:

Usage 1: The betel nut is a traditional cultural item in many Asian societies.

Usage 2: Chewing betel nut can cause oral health problems.

Usage 3: Betel nut is commonly used as a recreational substance in certain communities.

Samples Sentences:

Example 1: He offered me a betel nut after our meal, which is a common gesture of hospitality in his culture.

Example 2: Many people in Southeast Asia have the habit of chewing betel nut regularly.

Example 3: The sale of betel nut is prohibited in some countries due to its potential health risks.

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