kava
noun
- a plant (Piper methysticum) of the pepper family, with an aromatic odor: its roots and rhizomes have narcotic properties
- an intoxicating drink made from the roots, for use in certain rituals
See kava in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(käˈvə)
noun- A dioecious shrub (Piper methysticum) native to the Pacific islands, having cordate leaves and minute flowers clustered in solitary spikes.
- A dietary supplement derived from the roots of this plant, used as a sedative.
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