areca nut

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Definitions of areca nut
  1. noun
    seed of betel palm; chewed with leaves of the betel pepper and lime as a digestive stimulant and narcotic in southeastern Asia
    synonyms: betel nut
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    type of:
    edible seed
    many are used as seasoning
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