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areca nut

/əˈriːkə nʌt/

Traducción: Semilla de la palma de areca que se mastica en muchas culturas asiáticas, generalmente envuelta en hojas de betel con cal apagada, por su suave efecto estimulante.

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/əˈriːkə nʌt/C1formal
  • esSemilla de la palma de areca que se mastica en muchas culturas asiáticas, generalmente envuelta en hojas de betel con cal apagada, por su suave efecto estimulante.

The seed of the areca palm, commonly chewed in many Asian cultures, often wrapped in betel leaves with slaked lime, for its mild stimulant effects.

  1. B2formal

    The seed of the areca palm (Areca catechu), often chewed with betel leaf and slaked lime as a mild stimulant.

    esNuez de areca

    • In many Asian cultures, people chew areca nut as a social custom.
    • The areca nut is known for its stimulating properties.
    • Chewing areca nut can lead to oral health issues.