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Noun qat has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Term: Qat

Noun (1): A flowering shrub native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its leaves that are chewed as a stimulant. Example Sentence: Many people in Yemen and Ethiopia enjoy chewing qat leaves for their uplifting effects. Noun (2): The leaves of the qat shrub that are chewed or used as a tea for their stimulating properties. Example Sentence: The local farmers harvested fresh qat leaves and sold them in the market. Noun (3): The term "qat" is also used as a slang term referring to amphetamines, particularly in some regions of East Africa. Example Sentence: Law enforcement officials are cracking down on the illegal trade of qat in the city. Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the practice or culture of chewing qat leaves. Example Sentence: The qat-chewing customs play an integral role in the social fabric of certain communities. Link to Amazon: Search for Qat-related products on Amazon
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