HyperDic: kat

English > 1 sense of the word kat:
NOUNartifactkat, khat, qat, quat, cat, Arabian tea, African teathe leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea
kat > pronunciation
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English > kat: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant.
Example"in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults"
Synonymskhat, qat, quat, cat, Arabian tea, African tea
Broaderstimulant, stimulant drug, excitantA drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
Spanishcatha edulis, kat, khat, qat, quat
Catalancatha edulis, kat, khat, qat, quat

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