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betel

be·tel [ bt'l ] (plural be·tels or be·tel)


noun 
Definition:
 
Asian climbing plant: an evergreen climbing plant with broad leaves chewed as a mild stimulant and digestive aid. Native to: Asia.  Latin name Piper betle.

[Mid-16th century. Via Portuguese< Malayalam veṟṟila< Tamil vṟṟilai]
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