khat

khat Definition

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

Etymology: Ar qāt

khat Usage Examples

Converse of object

chew: Investigations into his suitability for a liver transplant revealed a heart condition, caused by chewing khat.
use: The paper by Dr. Sagar Saha and Dr. Clare Dollery describe the case of a 33 year old man who used khat heavily.

Modifies a noun

consumption: With this globalization of khat consumption, the stimulant has found new markets, both within the region of production and internationally.

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