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betel nut

noun

  1. 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.


betel nut

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of betel nut1

First recorded in 1675–85
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Example Sentences

Later, if they decide to separate, the couple must break a betel nut to break the union.

As she chewed her betel-nut the Princess Putri Balan hit upon a plan.

Yes, I will say yes, if you will only leave me to finish my betel-nut undisturbed.

Have you finished your betel-nut at last, and are you ready to keep your promise?

The Deb Zimpun's eyes glistened and he showed his teeth, stained red with betel-nut chewing, in a gracious smile.

Two or three boys awoke and watched him while they prepared and chewed betel nut and lime wrapped in green leaves.

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