khat

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Noun khat has 1 sense

kat, khat, qat, quat, cat, Arabian tea, African tea - the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults"
--₁ is a kind of stimulant, stimulant drug

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Khat

Definition:

Khat refers to a flowering plant, scientifically known as Catha edulis, which is native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This plant is widely recognized for its stimulant properties when its leaves are chewed or consumed in other forms.

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Noun

Senses:

Refers to the evergreen shrub Catha edulis, native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Indicates the leaves of the khat plant, traditionally used for their stimulant properties.
Can also signify the dried or processed khat leaves, often used as a recreational drug.

Sample Sentences:

1. Many people in East Africa and Yemen consume khat as a stimulant.

2. The khat plant is cultivated for its leaves, which contain cathinone.

3. The local market sells fresh khat leaves to customers.

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