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betel

 

[ หˆbษ›tษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant use

Betel refers to the leaf of the Piper betle plant, which is a vine belonging to the family Piperaceae. It is commonly used in various cultures, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia, for chewing along with areca nut and sometimes tobacco. The betel leaf has a distinctive flavor and is known for its stimulant effects. It is often wrapped around areca nut and other ingredients to form a 'betel quid', which is chewed for its psychoactive effects as well as for social and ceremonial purposes.

Synonyms

betel leaf, piper leaf

Examples of usage

  • She offered me a betel quid at the festival.
  • Betel leaves are often served with meals in some cultures.
  • Chewing betel is a common tradition in many Asian countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "betel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น betel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Betel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ betel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ betel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒ†ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉtel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ betel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท betel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ํ…”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ betel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ betel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆงŸๆฆ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ betel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ betel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ betel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ betel

Etymology

The word 'betel' comes from the Tamil word 'vettila', which is the term used for the leaf of the Piper betle plant. The use of betel leaves has a long history dating back to ancient times, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, where it is associated with cultural and social rituals. Chewing betel leaves, often in combination with areca nut and lime, became a popular practice in many regions, believed to have various medicinal and stimulating properties. The term has been adapted into many languages due to trade and cultural exchanges, reflecting the plant's importance in various societies. Betel chewing has also been noted in historical texts, illustrating its significance in social interactions and as a symbol of hospitality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,332, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.