kola

• Nom désignant un arbre tropical produisant de grosses noix brunes contenant de la caféine, utilisées comme source d'extrait de cola.

A noun referring to a tree that produces large brown nuts containing caffeine, which are used as a source of cola extract.

1. B2formal

   A tropical tree that produces large brown nuts containing caffeine, used as a source for cola extract.

   Colatier

   • The kola tree is native to West Africa.
   • Farmers cultivate kola trees for their valuable nuts.
   • The kola nut is a key ingredient in many traditional beverages.

   Synonymeskola nut tree

2. B2formal

   The nut of the kola tree, which is chewed as a stimulant or used to flavor drinks.

   Noix de kola

   • He chewed a kola nut to stay awake during the long journey.
   • Kola nuts are often used in ceremonies in some cultures.
   • The extract from kola nuts gives cola its distinctive taste.

   Synonymescola nutkola nut