Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

betel

noun

/ˈbiː.təl/

Definition

A tropical plant whose leaves are chewed as a stimulant and often mixed with areca nut and slaked lime.

Examples

In many Asian countries, people often chew betel as part of social rituals.
Betel leaves are sometimes used as a wrapper for areca nut, creating a popular chewable product.
He offered her a betel leaf as a symbol of hospitality during their visit.

Meaning

Betel refers to the leaves of the Piper betle plant, which are commonly used in various cultural traditions across Asia for their stimulating effects.