betel
Betel (noun) means the leaf of a tropical vine chewed together with areca nut in parts of Asia. Example: “He wrapped a pinch of lime and spices in a betel leaf.”
How to use betel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA leaf and nut combination widely chewed as a mild stimulant across South and Southeast Asia.
Word forms
betels plural
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He wrapped a pinch of lime and spices in a _____ leaf.
Etymology
Borrowed through Portuguese from a South Indian word for the plant's leaf.
Synonyms
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What does “betel” mean?
The word “betel” means the leaf of a tropical vine chewed together with areca nut in parts of Asia. In plain terms, a leaf and nut combination widely chewed as a mild stimulant across South and Southeast Asia.
How do you pronounce “betel”?
“Betel” is pronounced BEE-tuhl (/ˈbiːtəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “betel” in a sentence?
Here is “betel” used in a sentence: “He wrapped a pinch of lime and spices in a betel leaf.”
What part of speech is “betel”?
“Betel” is a noun.
Where does the word “betel” come from?
The word “betel” comes from Portuguese. Borrowed through Portuguese from a South Indian word for the plant's leaf.
How many meanings does “betel” have?
“Betel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the leaf of a tropical vine chewed together with areca nut in parts of Asia.
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