khat (redirected from Qat (plant))

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.

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[Arabic qatt.]

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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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Noun

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khat - 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