khat

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]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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