betelnut

/ˈbɛtənlʌt, -ˌnʌt/

Definitions

1. noun

the seed pod of the betel palm, used as a stimulant and for medicinal purposes, especially in South Asia and the Pacific

“The village elder chewed on a betelnut, savoring the familiar flavors.”

Synonyms

  • areca nut
  • betel nut
  • supari

Antonyms

  • none