Betel
noun
A climbing plant that is grown in tropical regions, especially in South and Southeast Asia. Its leaves are often used for chewing.
Local markets in South Asia often sell fresh betel leaves.
Often appears as...
- chewing betel
- betel leaf
noun
The leaf from the betel plant, often used in combination with the fruit of the areca palm (betel nut) and slaked lime for chewing in many Asian cultures.
Many people in Myanmar enjoy chewing betel as a mild stimulant.
Often appears as...
- betel chewing
- betel quid
noun
A climbing plant that is grown in tropical regions, especially in South and Southeast Asia. Its leaves are often used for chewing.
Local markets in South Asia often sell fresh betel leaves.
Often appears as...
- chewing betel
- betel leaf
noun
The leaf from the betel plant, often used in combination with the fruit of the areca palm (betel nut) and slaked lime for chewing in many Asian cultures.
Many people in Myanmar enjoy chewing betel as a mild stimulant.
Often appears as...
- betel chewing
- betel quid
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Betel is not just a plant; it has cultural importance in ceremonies and social events in Asia.
At the wedding, guests were offered betel leaves as a sign of hospitality.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Chewing betel leaves is common but has health effects like staining teeth and possible links to oral diseases.
Though my uncle enjoys chewing betel, he has stained teeth from years of this habit.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Context
When speaking about 'betel' in Asia, people often assume you mean the whole chew mixture, not just the leaf.
He asked for betel at the market, and the vendor gave him a pre-made quid.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Betel is not just a plant; it has cultural importance in ceremonies and social events in Asia.
At the wedding, guests were offered betel leaves as a sign of hospitality.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Chewing betel leaves is common but has health effects like staining teeth and possible links to oral diseases.
Though my uncle enjoys chewing betel, he has stained teeth from years of this habit.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Context
When speaking about 'betel' in Asia, people often assume you mean the whole chew mixture, not just the leaf.
He asked for betel at the market, and the vendor gave him a pre-made quid.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Betel is not just a plant; it has cultural importance in ceremonies and social events in Asia.
At the wedding, guests were offered betel leaves as a sign of hospitality.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Chewing betel leaves is common but has health effects like staining teeth and possible links to oral diseases.
Though my uncle enjoys chewing betel, he has stained teeth from years of this habit.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Context
When speaking about 'betel' in Asia, people often assume you mean the whole chew mixture, not just the leaf.
He asked for betel at the market, and the vendor gave him a pre-made quid.
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termite from the big macro termes that make the big mounds I'm not sure exactly which ones these are and I'm speaking quietly like this not necessarily because I think they're going to hear me and run away but simply because those elephants are not too far away we also have a betel fairmont
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My Country Will Be...
We don't chew betel nuts. I met also a family who have married the local people here, and so this is what is happening. As you go into another community, there are bound to be changes.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 69 PIPE...
termite from the big macro termes that make the big mounds I'm not sure exactly which ones these are and I'm speaking quietly like this not necessarily because I think they're going to hear me and run away but simply because those elephants are not too far away we also have a betel fairmont
Video examples
My Country Will Be...
We don't chew betel nuts. I met also a family who have married the local people here, and so this is what is happening. As you go into another community, there are bound to be changes.
Example 1 of 2
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