betelnut


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.

betelnut

(ˈbiːtəlˌnʌt) n (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 narcotic