betel nut

Meanings

• noun

  A seed or nut from the Areca palm tree, often wrapped in a betel leaf and chewed for its stimulant effects.

• noun

  A plant (Areca catechu) that produces betel nuts.

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Synonyms

areca nut

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Rhymes

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nut , but , put , shoot

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Variants

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betel nut , betel nuts

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Etymology

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The word 'betel' comes from the Malay-Indonesian word 'betel', meaning 'betel palm'. The nut itself is also known as 'areca nut'.

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Trivia

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1. Betel nut contains alkaloids that can stimulate the nervous system and increase heart rate and blood pressure.

2. Betel nut chewing is believed to have oral health benefits, as it can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

3. Betel nut is sometimes used as a traditional remedy for various ailments, including digestive problems and respiratory infections.

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Related Concepts

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1. Areca nut: A seed or nut from the same plant as betel nut, often used in combination with betel nut for its stimulant effects.

2. Betel leaf: A large, broad, green leaf used to wrap and hold betel nut and other ingredients for chewing.

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Culture

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Betel nut is widely used in various cultures, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, for its stimulant effects. It is often chewed with lime, areca nut, and a betel leaf. Betel nut chewing is an integral part of social and cultural activities in these regions.

How to Memorize "betel nut"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a palm tree with large, green leaves and small, brown nuts hanging from it. These are betel nuts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate betel nut with Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and with the act of chewing it with lime and a betel leaf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym BANANAS: Betel, Areca nut, Nut, Areca palm, Southeast Asia.

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