betel

Meanings

• noun

  A plant (Piper betel) used chiefly for its leaves, which are chewed with area nut (Areca catechu) and sometimes lime, as a stimulant and for their pleasant taste.

  - "The betel leaf is an essential component of the betel quid."
  - "Chewing betel leaves is a common practice in South Asia."

• noun

  A red or yellow powder made from the leaves of the betel plant, used as a cosmetic or for medicinal purposes.

  - "The woman applied betel powder to her cheeks before the ceremony."
  - "Betel powder is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with betel
nel , pel , hel

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Variants

List of all variants of betel that leads to same result
betel , betels , betel nut , betel nuts , betel palm , betel palms

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Etymology

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The word 'betel' originates from the Tamil word 'vetelam' meaning 'vine' or 'creeping plant'.

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Trivia

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1. Betel leaves are rich in calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

2. Chewing betel leaves is a common practice in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and other countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

3. The red color of betel powder comes from the addition of copper sulfate or lead oxide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Areca nut: The Areca nut is a seed from the Areca palm, commonly used in combination with betel leaves for chewing.

2. Betel quid: A betel quid is a small packet of betel leaf, area nut, and sometimes lime, which is chewed for its stimulant effects and pleasant taste.

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Culture

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Betel is an essential component of various South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. It is often chewed with area nut (Areca catechu) and lime, forming a mixture called 'paan' or 'betel quid'. This practice is believed to have originated around 5000 BC. Betel is also used in traditional medicine and as a cosmetic.

How to Memorize "betel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a betel leaf with an area nut placed on it and a pinch of betel powder. Visualize the act of chewing the mixture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'betel' with the taste and sensation of chewing a betel quid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Betel, Nut, and Powder' to remember the components of the mixture.

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