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betel nut
betel nut also be·tel·nut B0214800 (bēt′l-nŭt′)n. The seed of the betel palm, chewed with leaves from the betel plant, slaked lime, and flavorings as a mild stimulant. Also called areca nut.betel nutn1. (Plants) the seed of the betel palm, chewed with betel leaves and lime by people in S and SE Asia as a digestive stimulant and narcoticbe′tel nut`
n. the astringent kernel of the seed of the betel palm, chewed in many tropical regions in combination with slaked lime and the leaves of the betel plant. [1675–85] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | betel nut - seed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asiaareca nutedible seed - many are used as seasoningAreca catechu, betel palm - southeastern Asian palm bearing betel nuts (scarlet or orange single-seeded fruit with a fibrous husk) |
Translationsbetel nut
betel nut[′bēd·əl ‚nət] (botany) A dried, ripe seed of the palm tree Areca catechu in the family Palmae; contains a narcotic. betel nut
be·tel nut (bē'tl nŭt), Areca nut, the nut of the areca palm, Areca catechu (family Palmae), of the East Indies, chewed by some local residents; contains arecoline; euphoratle agent, cholinomimetic; stains teeth and gums red.betel nut The nut-like seed of the Areca palm (Areca catechu), typically wrapped in betel leaves and with added flavouring, including lime, clove, cardamom, and catechu, which is chewed from India to New Guinea for its mild stimulant effect.betel nut (bet'il) [Portuguese betele] The nut of the tropical Asian palm Areca catechu, chewed for its stimulant and euphoric effects. Synonym: areca nutCAUTION!Chewing betel nut causes cholinergic effects, which some people may not tolerate well. Chewing betel nut has also been associated with oral and esophageal cancers, esp. in those who also smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. be·tel nut (bētĕl nŭt) Nut of the areca palm, Areca catechu, of the East Indies, chewed by some local residents; contains arecoline; stains teeth and gums red. betel nut
Synonyms for betel nutnoun seed of betel palmSynonymsRelated Words- edible seed
- Areca catechu
- betel palm
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