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Kola nut

//ˈkoʊləˌnʌt// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract wordnet
  3. 3
    bitter brown seed containing caffein; source of cola extract wordnet

Etymology

Compound of kola + nut

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