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areca nut

noun

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  1. The seed of the areca palm (not a true nut but a drupe), chewed as a mild stimulant.

    • It was the custom for the Englishmen to bring auspicious gifts, like areca-nuts and saffron, as well as bills and bullion.
    • Holding out a tray with betel leaves and areca nut, they knelt before the strapping young boys.

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