Kratom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹeɪtəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kratom is a noun meaning A tree, Mitragyna speciosa, endemic to Southeast Asia.
Meaning
A tree, Mitragyna speciosa, endemic to Southeast Asia.
More Meanings
- The dried leaves of this tree, used in traditional medicine or recreationally for their stimulant and analgesic effects.
Example Sentences
When the US Drug Enforcement Administration announced plans to criminalise the sale and possession of the psychoactive plant kratom, people across the country became interested in a leaf used medicinally for centuries in parts of Asia.
Word Forms
- kratoms
Related Words
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