What does "kola nut" mean?

The edible seed of the kola tree, Cola acuminata and related species, used as a flavoring and as a source of caffeine.

What is a synonym for "kola nut"?

Common synonyms include: cola acuminata, cola nut, drug, goora nut, kola, kola nut tree.

Pronounced //ˈkoʊləˌnʌt//.

/ˈkoʊləˌnʌt/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The edible seed of the kola tree, Cola acuminata and related species, used as a flavoring and as a source of caffeine.
"The local people here believe that kola nut tea -- or as they call it, bissy tea -- is a cure for all ailments."
2
tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract wordnet
3
bitter brown seed containing caffein; source of cola extract wordnet

"The local people here believe that kola nut tea -- or as they call it, bissy tea -- is a cure for all ailments."

Compound of kola + nut