khat
Britishnoun
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a white-flowered evergreen shrub, Catha edulis, of Africa and Arabia, whose leaves have narcotic properties
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the leaves of this shrub, chewed or prepared as a drink
Etymology
Origin of khat
C19: from Arabic qāt
Example Sentences
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Cathinone’s occurrence in khat plants, however, does raise one intriguing question: Could these plants contain hidden fungal partners that are actually the engineers behind the compounds?
From Scientific American • May 27, 2021
Landowners had been cutting back on laborers in the khat fields as the increasing price of fuel, used to power water pumps, raised production costs.
From Washington Post • Dec. 25, 2018
It would also be seen as a betrayal by Kenya, where growing khat is a big source of income in some areas, the panel added.
From Reuters • Nov. 29, 2013
The UK's decision to follow suit is based on security and international considerations, in particular concerns the UK could be used as a transit route for khat to other European countries.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2013
This knot is called the goor khat, or holy knot, and no man who has not been properly ordained is allowed to tie it.
From Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 by Mackay, Charles
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