Betel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiːtəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Betel is a noun meaning Either of two (parts of) plants often used in combination:.
Meaning
Either of two (parts of) plants often used in combination:.
More Meanings
- A quid (chewing preparation) containing these and other plant materials; paan.
Example Sentences
Her face was flushed with the tingling effect of betel leaves.
He went to the rail to spit out a scarlet mouthful of betel […]
In a small Bamboo case, prettily carved and ornamented, the Dyak carries his sirih and lime for betel chewing, and his little long-bladed knife has a Bamboo sheath.
Within the range of his powers, he sends her, secretly, […] cosmetics such as red lac, red arsenic, yellow arsenic, red mercury sulphide, and black collyrium; sandalwood paste and saffron; and, in course of time, areca nuts and betel leaves for betel.
Word Forms
- betels
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chewing, itmo, betelnut, ikmo, bindweed, bergamot.
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