kava

ka·va

 (kä′və)

n.

1. A cultivated shrub (Piper methysticum) of the Pacific islands, having heart-shaped leaves. It is widely grown for its roots, which contain psychoactive chemicals.

2.

a. A narcotic beverage prepared from the roots of this plant, used traditionally for social and religious purposes.

b. A dietary supplement derived from the roots of this plant, used as a sedative.

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[Tongan, acrid, kava.]

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kava

(ˈkɑːvə)

n

1. (Plants) a Polynesian shrub, Piper methysticum: family Piperaceae

2. (Plants) a drink prepared from the aromatic roots of this shrub

[C18: from Polynesian (Tongan): bitter]

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ka•va

(ˈkɑ və)

n., pl. -vas.

1. a Polynesian shrub, Piper methysticum, of the pepper family: the roots are used to make an intoxicating beverage.

2. the beverage made from kava.

[1810–20; < Polynesian]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

kava - an alcoholic drink made from the aromatic roots of the kava shrub kavakava alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him" Polynesia - the islands in the eastern part of Oceania

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Translations

kava

n (bot) kava m&f

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