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Meaning of "betel nut" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BETEL NUT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BETEL NUT

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Betel nut is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BETEL NUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

betel nut

Areca nut

The areca nut is the seed of the areca palm, which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. It is commonly referred to as betel nut, as it is often chewed wrapped in betel leaves. The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded that chewing areca nut is carcinogenic to humans after reviewing the published medical research. Various compounds present in the nut, most importantly arecoline, contribute to histologic changes in the oral mucosa. As with chewing tobacco, its use is discouraged by preventive efforts.

Definition of betel nut in the English dictionary

The definition of betel nut in the dictionary is the seed of the betel palm, chewed with betel leaves and lime by people in S and SE Asia as a digestive stimulant and narcotic.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BETEL NUT

betacyanin
betaine
betake
betake oneself
betaken
betatopic
betatron
betcha
bete noire
beteem
betel
betel palm
Betelgeuse
Betelgeux
betes noires
beth
Beth Din
Beth Knesseth
bethank
bethankit

WORDS THAT END LIKE BETEL NUT

brazil nut
butterfly nut
cashew nut
castellated nut
castle nut
coffee nut
cola nut
coquilla nut
do one´s nut
ginger nut
gum nut
ivory nut
kola nut
macadamia nut
monkey nut
off one´s nut
pili nut
pine nut
pistachio nut
wing nut

Synonyms and antonyms of betel nut in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «betel nut» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BETEL NUT

Find out the translation of betel nut to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of betel nut from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «betel nut» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

槟榔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nuez de betel
570 millions of speakers

English

betel nut
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुपारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نبات التنبول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бетель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

noz de betel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুপারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

noix de bétel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kacang sirih
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Betelnuss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ビンロウの実
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빈랑
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sirih kacang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुपारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bağırgan otu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

noce di betel
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

betel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бетель
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nuci de betel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

betelneut
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bETELNÖT
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mutter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of betel nut

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BETEL NUT»

The term «betel nut» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.581 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BETEL NUT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about betel nut

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BETEL NUT»

Discover the use of betel nut in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to betel nut and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Environmental Factors, Genes, and the Development of Human ...
Chapter. 15. Betel. Nut. and. Susceptibility. to. Cancer. Rajesh N. Sharan and Yashmin Choudhury Abstract Betel nut is a widely masticated natural product, which is consumed by over 600 million people across the globe. The ancient habit of ...
Deodutta Roy, M. Tevfik Dorak, 2010
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Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands: Their Culture, ...
Betel nut (Areca catechu) is a slender, single-trunked palm that can grow to 30 m (100 ft). It is cultivated from East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula across tropical Asia and Indonesia to the central Pacific and New Guinea. The “nut” (actually ...
Craig R. Elevitch, 2006
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Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention
The loss of enamel may also result in dentinal sensitivity, and root fractures have been demonstrated among regular betel nut chewers. These effects depend on various factors, including the consistency of the betel nut, frequency of chewing, ...
Victor R. Preedy, Ronald Ross Watson, Vinood B. Patel, 2011
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Engaging with Capitalism: Cases from Oceania
Today around 90 tons of betel nut and 7 tons of betel pepper each week pass through the country's largest betel nut marketplace, Kaiwei marketplace in Mt. Hagen. At wholesale prices this is worth around K35 million per year, and even more ...
Fiona McCormack, Kate Barclay, 2013
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The 5-minute Herb and Dietary Supplement Consult
Copper released by betel nut when chewed has been proposed as a possible factor in the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrositis (2). • Addiction — Betel appears to be psychologically and physiologically addictive. • Effects on teeth and ...
Adriane Fugh-Berman, 2003
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Encyclopedia of Immigrant Health
SAJAY P. NAIR Beachwood, OH, USA The betel nut (more commonly known as the areca nut) is a seed of the areca catechu palm, a tree similar in shape to a coconut tree and found in the rainforests and moist lands of the Pacific Islands, ...
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Medical Toxicology of Drug Abuse: Synthesized Chemicals and ...
Nelson BS, Heischober B. Betel nut: a common drug used by naturalized citizens from India, Far East Asia, and the South Pacific Islands. Ann Emerg Med 1999;32: 238–243. Taylor RF, al-Jarad N, John LM, Conroy DM, Barnes NC. Betel-nut ...
Donald G. Barceloux, 2012
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Research on Tobacco in India, Including Betel Quid and Areca ...
Areca nut or pan and tobacco chewing, bidi/cigarette smoking, alcohol and diet were the risk factors found to be important. Eso India (2001) Phu: Case-control study Phukan RK, Ali MS, Chetia CK, Mahanta J. Betel nut and tobacco chewing;  ...
Cecily Ray, 2003
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Coca-Globalization: Following Soft Drinks from New York to ...
Roger replied by agreeing that betel spit was a major problem in Port Moresby, but he reiterated that there is a “clean way to chew betel nut,” one that is “ traditional and kastam,” namely, “to swallow everything that you put in your mouth instead ...
Robert J. Foster, 2008
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A Dictionary of the Economic Products of India
George Watt. ARECA Catechu. Betel-nut Palm. piece of ground, slightly raised above the level of the surrounding country, and surrounded by ditches. In the centre of this they build their dwellings, and all around them they plant betel-nut trees.
George Watt, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BETEL NUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term betel nut is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Don't cry. You have a home here'
Her sisters Monowara, Anowara and Amina work at a betel nut sorting and packing company. Whatever the intentions, the adoption proved a ... «DhakaTribune, Jul 15»
2
Indigenous peoples slam Aquino's '5 years of fascism'
... and the “diwatas” as they offered seven white chicken eggs, betel nut, and lit seven white candles, as a symbolic light to guide their struggle. «Bulatlat, Jul 15»
3
Gurukul students take to organic farming
He brought indigenous seeds of papaya, betel nut and betel leaf for the teachers and personnel who are in the habit of chewing betel leaf after ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
4
Mid-valley medical volunteers help Philippine mountain villagers
“The older people chew betel nut that causes ulcers, so we take along pain relievers such as ibuprofen.” Weller said mission trips are made in ... «Albany Democrat Herald, Jul 15»
5
Gawai Bidayuh now a merry and fun time
One can still see a sturdy altar standing on a bamboo platform, holding the traditional offerings of betel nut, rice wine, tobacco, glutinous rice ... «The Borneo Post, Jul 15»
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Mahinda catches the UPFA bus: but will Maithri get runover?
... to send to prison, the disillusioned voter must perforce remain as the hapless betel nut caught betwixt the political giraya's cracking blades. «The Sunday Times Sri Lanka, Jul 15»
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BURNLEY BLING: Introducing the town's newest Bénédictine …
The Batch Sloe gin will include 12 botanicals with hand-picked Hampshire sloe berries while the Betel Nut tipple is infused with 'mildly-stimulating' Burmese ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Art exhibition listings
2.5D Betel Nut Kiosk (全球商店計畫:2.5D檳榔攤). □ IT Park Gallery (伊通公園), 2F-3F, 41 Yitong St, Taipei City (台北市伊通街41號2-3樓). «Taipei Times, Jul 15»
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iPod alert: 25 essential tracks for your poolside playlist
You're welcome, Abercrombie & Fitch. “Jamaican Betel Nut,” Amit. Aside from the hook (an encouraging Get up! Stand up!) and a reference to ... «Dallas Voice, Jul 15»
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Dirty public bathrooms are worst nightmare for readers
I have personally been spat on with chewed betel nut.” What do you think is the reason people fail to display basic civic sense? Write to us at ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»

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