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qat

/kɑːt/

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noun

/kɑːt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее листья кустарника Catha edulis, которые жуют как табак или используют для приготовления чая, оказывая эйфорическое стимулирующее действие.

A noun referring to the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis, which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea, having the effect of a euphoric stimulant.

uncountable

  1. Stimulant shrub leavesC1formal

    The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis, which are chewed or brewed as tea, producing a euphoric and stimulating effect.

    ruСтимулирующие листья кустарника

    • In some regions, people chew qat leaves during social gatherings.
    • The use of qat is traditional in parts of East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
    • Fresh qat leaves are often preferred for their stronger stimulant properties.

    Synonymschatkatkhat

Forms
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  • qats' possessive plural form
  • qat's possessive singular form