First Known Use: 1673
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betel nut
noun
: the seed of an Asian tree that is chewed with betel by some people in southeastern Asia
Full Definition of BETEL NUT
: the astringent seed of the betel palm
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Origin of BETEL NUT
from its being chewed with betel leaves
Medical Dictionary
betel nut
noun
Medical Definition of BETEL NUT
: the astringent seed of the betel palm that is a source of arecoline
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