coca

• Существительное, обозначающее южноамериканский кустарник, листья которого традиционно жуют коренные жители Анд для стимулирующего эффекта, и которые также являются источником кокаина.

A noun referring to a South American shrub whose leaves are traditionally chewed by indigenous people of the Andes for their stimulating effects, and which are also a source of cocaine.

1. South American shrubB2formal

   A shrub native to South America, the leaves of which are traditionally chewed by indigenous people of the Andes for their stimulating effect.

   Кока

   • The coca plant has been cultivated in the Andes for centuries.
   • Farmers grow coca on the eastern slopes of the mountains.
   • The leaves of the coca shrub are harvested by hand.

2. Dried leaves for chewingB2formal

   The dried leaves of the coca plant, traditionally chewed by Andean people to combat fatigue, hunger, and altitude sickness.

   Листья коки для жевания

   • Andean miners often chew coca leaves for energy during long shifts.
   • The leaves are dried in the sun before being used.
   • Coca leaves are a traditional remedy for altitude sickness.