areca

[ uh-ree-kuh, ar-i- ]

noun

1. any tropical Asian palm of the genus Areca, as the betel palm.

areca

/ əˈriːkə; ˈærɪkə /

noun

1. any of various tall palms of the genus Areca, which are native to SE Asia and have white flowers and orange or red egg-shaped nuts

Word History and Origins

Origin of areca¹

First recorded in 1500–10; from New Latin (earlier English spellings reflect Portuguese or French ); all ultimately from Malayalam aṭaykka

Word History and Origins

Origin of areca¹

C16: from Portuguese, from Malayalam adekka

Example Sentences

It is usually a mix of areca nut, slaked lime, a variety of individually chosen ingredients, and tobacco, all skillfully wrapped inside a verdant green leaf.

From Quartz

Areca nut, on the other hand, has been flying under the radar.

From Quartz

It is prepared from the nut of the areca palm, one of the most beautiful trees in the world.

From Project Gutenberg

They at length reached an open lot where a wretched hut stood off by itself surrounded by banana-plants and areca-palms.

From Project Gutenberg

Areca-nuts and copra are also exported in some quantities, more especially from Mūar.

From Project Gutenberg

Areca, a genus of lofty palms with pinnated leaves, and a drupe-like fruit enclosed in a fibrous rind.

From Project Gutenberg

With lime and the leaves of the betel-pepper, the areca-nuts when green form the celebrated masticatory of the East.

From Project Gutenberg