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khat
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khat  (kät)
n.
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.
[Arabic qatt.]
khat, kat [kæt kɑːt]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a white-flowered evergreen shrub, Catha edulis, of Africa and Arabia, whose leaves have narcotic properties
2. (Law / Recreational Drugs) the leaves of this shrub, chewed or prepared as a drink
[from Arabic qāt]
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Noun1.khat - the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make teakhat - the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant; "in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults"
African tea, Arabian tea, kat, qat, quat, cat
excitant, stimulant drug, stimulant - a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
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Aa Miraa said "they attacked us with machetes and other tools, seized some of our guns and then fought with us.
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