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1. (n.) areca
any tropical Asian palm of the genus Areca, as the betel palm.
Etymology: (1500–10; < NL < Malayalam a&tdotbelow;aykka)
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1. (noun) areca
any of several tall tropical palms native to southeastern Asia having egg-shaped nuts
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1. (noun) areca
a genus of palms, one species of which produces the areca nut, or betel nut, which is chewed in India with the leaf of the Piper Betle and lime
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1. areca
A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. Members contain ARECOLINE and CATECHIN. The leaves and nuts have been used as masticatories, stimulants, and astringents in traditional medicine. The common name of betel is also used for PIPER BETLE. The common name of catechu is sometimes used for ACACIA CATECHU.
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