khat

(kät)

noun

a plant (Catha edulis) of the staff-tree family, found in Africa and Arabia: the fresh leaf is chewed for its stimulating effects or used in tea

Origin: Ar qāt

See khat in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An evergreen shrub (Catha edulis) native to tropical East Africa, having dark green opposite leaves that are chewed fresh for their stimulating effects.
  2. A tealike beverage prepared from the leaves of this plant.

Origin:

Origin: Arabic qatt

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