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See betal nut.
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Areca nut — The Areca nut is the seed of the Areca palm (Areca catechu), a straight and graceful palm tree growing in most tropical countries. The areca nut is not a true nut but rather a drupe. It is commercially available in dried, cured and fresh forms.… … Wikipedia
areca-nut — katekinė areka statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Arekinių šeimos daržovinis, dekoratyvinis, pluoštinis, vaistinis nuodingas augalas (Areca catechu), paplitęs atogrąžų Azijoje, kitur – auginamas. Turi narkotinių medžiagų. Augalas naudojamas… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
areca-nut palm — katekinė areka statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Arekinių šeimos daržovinis, dekoratyvinis, pluoštinis, vaistinis nuodingas augalas (Areca catechu), paplitęs atogrąžų Azijoje, kitur – auginamas. Turi narkotinių medžiagų. Augalas naudojamas… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
areca-nut — arˈeca nut noun Betel nut, the nut of Areca catechu, which stains the teeth and gums bright red, traditionally chewed in S Asia for its intoxicating effects • • • Main Entry: ↑areca … Useful english dictionary
areca nut — noun The seed of the areca palm (not a true nut but a drupe), chewed as a mild stimulant … Wiktionary
areca nut — betel nut areca (def 2) … Medical dictionary
areca nut — noun seed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asia • Syn: ↑betel nut • Hypernyms: ↑edible seed • Part Holonyms: ↑betel palm, ↑Areca catechu … Useful english dictionary
areca nut. — See betal nut … Useful english dictionary
Areca — A*re ca, n. [Canarese adiki: cf. Pg. & Sp. areca.] (Bot.) A genus of palms, one species of which ({Areca catechu}) produces the areca nut, or betel nut, which is chewed in India and Southeast Asia with the leaf of the {Piper Betle} and lime.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Areca catechu — Areca A*re ca, n. [Canarese adiki: cf. Pg. & Sp. areca.] (Bot.) A genus of palms, one species of which ({Areca catechu}) produces the areca nut, or betel nut, which is chewed in India and Southeast Asia with the leaf of the {Piper Betle} and lime … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
